life of Riley
noun phrase
life of Ri·ley
-ˈrī-lē 
variants
or less commonly life of Reilly
: a carefree comfortable way of living
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Even as Gromit lives the life of Riley, this is one smart pup with the smarts to help Wallace from himself, and save the day.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Life of Riley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20of%20Riley. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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