Идиома: Gravy Train
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«That secretary's on the gravy train. She's being paid way more than she's worth because she's having an affair with the boss!" Figuratively, you ride the gravy train as far as it will take you.» «Jack's job at the Athletic Club as Social Director is a regular gravytrain.» «For many years his job was a real gravy train but now the company has become very strict and will not pay overtime.» « The job was a regular gravy train and I made a lot of money when I was there.»
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Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an empty bag to stand upright.
Бедность часто лишает человека всех душевных сил и доброго начала. Трудно поставить прямо пустой мешок.