life of riley

life of ri·ley

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahyf uhv, ov rahy-lee]
- /laɪf ʌv, ɒv ˈraɪ li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahyf uhv, ov rahy-lee]
- /laɪf ʌv, ɒv ˈraɪ li/

Definitions of life of riley words

noun life of riley a carefree, comfortable, and thoroughly enjoyable way of living: Since winning the lottery, he's led the life of Riley. 1
noun life of riley (Idiomatic) (dated) An ideal life of carefree prosperity and luxurious contentment. 0

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Origin of life of riley

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; perhaps after the Reilly mentioned in various songs popular around 1900, as “The Best of the House Is None Too Good for Reilly”

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Parts of speech for Life of riley

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life of riley popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for life of riley

noun life of riley

easy street — a state of wealth, financial independence, or ease.
fat city — an easy and prosperous condition or circumstance: With a new house and a better-paying job, she's in Fat City.
bed of roses — If you say that a situation is not a bed of roses, you mean that it is not as pleasant as it seems, and that there are some unpleasant aspects to it.
gravy train — a position in which a person or group receives excessive and unjustified money or advantages with little or no effort: The top executives were on the gravy train with their huge bonuses.
hog heaven — heaven (def 6).

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