life of Riley
Carefree comfortable existence
A life of Riley is an easy, carefree existence without hardship or responsibility: He inherited a fortune and has been living the life of Riley ever since.
The phrase implies comfortable circumstances that require little effort to maintain.
The Riley in question has never been definitively identified.
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- easeLack of strain
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- carefreeFree from anxiety
pampered · indulgence · cushioned · leisure · clover · high on the hog · gravy train · sitting pretty · lap of luxury · easy street · plush · opulent · cushy · smooth sailing · charmed · bed of roses · blessed · spoiled
ease and comfort of existence
life of Rileyhardship
Suffering from difficult circumstances
struggle · drudgery · rat race · daily grind · dog's life
life, live, living, lively, liveliness, lifelong, lifeless, lifeline, lifetime