have jam on it

have jam on it

To have an extra benefit or perk. My day off had jam on it once my doctor's appointment got canceled. The person ahead of me paid for my coffee, so my usual coffee run had jam on it today. Free tickets to a Broadway show? Wow, our stop in New York has some jam on it now!

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have (or want) jam on it

have (or want) some additional pleasure, ease, or advantage.

1974 Olivia Manning Rain Forest Hugh…was free to leave at six…Pedley…said: ‘You've got jam on it: walking home in the sunset.’

See also: have, jam, on

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