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life of riley

\\-ə(v)ˈrīlē, -li\

Usage: usually capitalized R

: a carefree way of living characterized by ease, comfort, and often luxury

living the life of Riley

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Informal.

a carefree, comfortable, and thoroughly enjoyable way of living: Since winning the lottery, he's led the life of Riley.

[1920-25; perh. after the Reilly mentioned in various songs popular around 1900, as "The Best of the House Is None Too Good for Reilly"]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.