a soft easy life, pleasant way of living He has been living the life of Riley since he retired from his job last year.
rile up
become afraid, upset, worked up The horses get all riled up when they smell smoke.
lead the life of Riley
Idiom(s): lead the life of Riley
Theme: LUXURY
to live in luxury. (Informal. No one knows who Riley is.) • If I had a million dollars, I could live the life of Riley. • The treasurer took our money to Mexico, where he lived the life of Riley until the police caught him.
life of Riley|Riley|life
n. phr., informal A soft easy life; pleasant or rich way of living. He's living the life of Riley. He doesn't have to work anymore. Compare: BED OF ROSES, IN CLOVER, LIVE HIGH OFF THE HOG.
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