live the life of Riley



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live the life of Riley

To lead a life of great ease, comfort, or luxury. The phrase is likely of early 20th-century Irish-American origin, but to whom Riley refers is uncertain. Pampered from a young age after his father came into sudden wealth, Jonathan lived the life of Riley compared to the hardships his older siblings faced.
See also: life, live, of, riley

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sonya['səunjə]
Alexisah-LEK-sis (German), al-ek-SEE (French), ə-LEK-sis (English)German, French, English, Greek, Ancient Greek
KonnorKAHN-ərEnglish (Modern)
Yehoyakim-Biblical Hebrew
Beverley['bevəli]
Oluwakanyinsola-Western African, Yoruba