a graven image
a graven image
a carved representation of a god used as an object of worship
This expression is from the second of the Ten Commandments : Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image (Exodus 20 : 4).
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board the gravy train
obtain access to an easy source of financial gain – informal
Gravy is an informal term for money easily acquired and gravy train is perhaps an alteration of gravy boat, a long, narrow jug used for serving gravy.
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