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gravy boat

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Source Word

gravy boat

figuratively

Japanese Meaning

（テーブルセッティング用の）グレービーボート、すなわち、グレイビー（肉汁など）を入れて注ぐための持ち手付きの容器 / 比喩的な意味として、容易に手に入るお金や利益の源となるもの

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She carefully passed the gravy boat across the table during Thanksgiving dinner.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女は感謝祭の夕食で、グレービーソースを注ぐための取っ手と注ぎ口が付いた器を慎重にテーブルの向こう側に渡した。

Sense（1）

A dish with a handle and spout, used to serve gravy.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) A source of easily obtained money or benefits.

Not only have suggestions for their elimination evoked a great hue and cry of protest, but other pressure groups are plugging diligently in an effort to get aboard the "gravy boat."

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

gravy boats

（ plural ）

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