on velvet

on velvet
phrasal
1. : in the position of having or operating with money previously won (as in gambling or speculating)
2. : in an easy, safe, prosperous, or otherwise desirable position

we were on velvet financially — J.C.Snaith

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on velvet
1. In a safe or advantageous position
2. Secure against losing, whatever happens
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Main Entry: ↑velvet

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informal, dated in an advantageous or prosperous position

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