Gravy boat
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A dish with a handle and spout, used to serve gravy or other sauces.
- 2 a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce wordnet
- 3 A source of easily obtained money or benefits. figuratively
"Not only have suggestions for their elimination evoked a great hue and cry of protest, but other pressure groups are plugging diligently in an effort to get aboard the "gravy boat.""
Example
More examples"Not only have suggestions for their elimination evoked a great hue and cry of protest, but other pressure groups are plugging diligently in an effort to get aboard the "gravy boat.""