Gravy train is a phrase commonly used to describe an easy, lucrative source of income that requires little or no effort. However, there are various synonyms for the expression such as "cash cow", "gold mine", or "meal ticket." A cash cow refers to a business or investment that generates a large amount of profit with minimal effort. A gold mine implies a source of wealth or prosperity that requires little effort to exploit. A meal ticket refers to a dependable source of income or livelihood. Although these terms have similar meanings, they bring different connotations to the table and may be used interchangeably with gravy train.