have gravy on one's grits

have gravy on (one's) grits

slang To be wealthy. They must have gravy on their grits if they own a huge house like that. After working so many low-paying jobs, I'm still not used to having gravy on my grits all of a sudden. I know you have gravy on your grits these days, but is it really a good idea to spend so much money on a fancy car?

See also: gravy, grits, have, on

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have gravy on one’s grits

tv. to be rich. He got himself a good job and has gravy on his grits while I’m still eating taters.

See also: gravy, grits, have, on

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