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[gravy]

See: [PAN GRAVY].

[gravy train]  {n.},  {slang},  {informal}

The kind of job that brings in a much higher income than the services rendered would warrant.

[gray]

See:

[GET GRAY HAIR] or [GET GRAY],

[GIVE GRAY HAIR].

[grease monkey]  {n.},  {slang}

1. A person who greases or works on machinery; a mechanic or worker in a garage or gasoline station.

Hey, grease monkey, fill up my gas tank!

The grease monkey was all dirty when he came out from under the car.

 […]

[grease one's palm] or [grease the palm]  {slang}

1. To pay a person for something done or given, especially dishonestly; bribe.

Some politicians will help you if you grease their palms.

2. To give a tip; pay for a special favor or extra help.

*  […]

[grease the wheels]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To do something or act to make something go smoothly or happen in the way that is wanted.

Mr. Davis asked a friend to grease the wheels so he could borrow money from the bank.

* /William's father tried to  […]

[grease-ball]  {n.},  {slang},  {derogatory} (avoid)

An immigrant from a southern country, such as Mexico, Italy, or Spain; a person with oily looking black hair.

* /Mr. White is a racist; he calls Mr. Lopez from Tijuana a grease-ball because he has dark  […]

[greasy spoon]  {n.},  {informal}

Any small, inexpensive restaurant patronized by workers or people in a hurry; a place not noted for its excellence of cuisine or its decor.

* /I won't have time to eat lunch at the club today; I'll just grab a sandwich  […]

[great]

See: [THINK A GREAT DEAL OF].

[great deal]

See: [GOOD DEAL].