[Slang] THAT'S CUSHY. - Unraveling Idioms: Finding the Easiest Tasks

Very easy job.

That’s cushy" describes a task or job that is very easy, comfortable, or requires little effort. It likely stems from the word 'cushion,' suggesting something very soft and comfortable – metaphorically a job that is not hard to do.

Example Sentences

1. Working here is cushy; we even get free lunches.

   Working here is very comfortable and comes with benefits like free lunches.

2. That cushy job comes with a lot of perks.

   That job is very comfortable and comes with many perks.

3. He landed a really cushy position in the company without much effort.

   He easily got a very comfortable position in the company with little effort.