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.

See also: gravy, grits, have, on

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