in the gravy

• 发横财的；很有钱的

in the gravy的用法和样例：

例句

1. Speculators eager to earn a fast buck often wind up in bankruptcy.
   急于想发横财的投机者到头来往往破产。
2. The rich people often migrate in winter to Florida.
   有钱的人常在冬季搬迁到佛罗里达州去。
3. Many distant relatives fawned on the rich old man.
   许多的远亲都来巴结这位有钱的老人。

词汇搭配

• dip in the gravy 分肥(揩公家的油)...