have it easy
Face few obstacles
To have it easy is to face few difficulties or hardships, often implying an advantageous position others lack: You have it easy—you don't have to commute.
The phrase frequently carries a note of comparison or resentment toward someone whose circumstances seem less demanding: Kids today have it easy compared to our generation.
- undemandingRequiring minimal effort
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- walk in the parkEffortless undertaking
- cushyUndemanding and pleasant
- simpleFree of complexity
bed of roses · untroubled · no worries · fortunate · privileged · comfortable · lap of luxury · unstressed · advantaged · pampered · relaxed · spoiled · affluent · sitting pretty · blessed · lucky · smooth sailing · favorable
have it easystruggle
Labored effort against resistance
suffer · have it bad · go through hell · scrape by · go without
have it easytoil
Strenuous, prolonged effort
slave away · work one's fingers to the bone · struggle · labor · work hard
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