A cushy number

noun

A job or position that is easy and comfortable, often high-paying and requiring little work.

After years of hard work, he landed a cushy number in the company where he just has to supervise so he is thinking of taking early retirement.
Visual representation of "a cushy number" - A job or position that is easy and comfortable, often high-paying and requiring little work.

Often appears as...

  • land a cushy number
  • have a cushy number

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A job or position that is easy and comfortable, often high-paying and requiring little work.

After years of hard work, he landed a cushy number in the company where he just has to supervise so he is thinking of taking early retirement.
Visual representation of "a cushy number" - A job or position that is easy and comfortable, often high-paying and requiring little work.

Often appears as...

  • land a cushy number
  • have a cushy number

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "a cushy number"
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Colloquial Use

This phrase is casual and might not suit formal or professional conversations.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
My uncle's new job is a cushy number; he's thrilled.
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Slightly Envious

People might use the phrase with a touch of jealousy, as it implies an easy life.

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She's got such a cushy number at work, comes and goes as she pleases.
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British Origin

The phrase is primarily used in the UK, so it might not be understood everywhere.

Illustration for British Origin
When I told my Canadian friend about my cushy number, he had no clue what I meant.
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Colloquial Use

This phrase is casual and might not suit formal or professional conversations.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
My uncle's new job is a cushy number; he's thrilled.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Slightly Envious

People might use the phrase with a touch of jealousy, as it implies an easy life.

Illustration for Slightly Envious
She's got such a cushy number at work, comes and goes as she pleases.
LampPro Tip 3/3

British Origin

The phrase is primarily used in the UK, so it might not be understood everywhere.

Illustration for British Origin
When I told my Canadian friend about my cushy number, he had no clue what I meant.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

This phrase is casual and might not suit formal or professional conversations.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
My uncle's new job is a cushy number; he's thrilled.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Slightly Envious

People might use the phrase with a touch of jealousy, as it implies an easy life.

Illustration for Slightly Envious
She's got such a cushy number at work, comes and goes as she pleases.
LampPro Tip 3/3

British Origin

The phrase is primarily used in the UK, so it might not be understood everywhere.

Illustration for British Origin
When I told my Canadian friend about my cushy number, he had no clue what I meant.
Visual representation of the word "A cushy number"

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