made in the shade

Etymology
Possibly from a children's rhyme: "ice-cold lemonade, made in the shade, stirred with a spade, by an old maid."

Adjective

 * 1)  In a condition characterized by comfort, success, easy living, or general well-being.
 * 2) * 2005, Mark Anthony Jarmon, "Righteous Speedboat," in Our Game: An All-Star Collection of Hockey Fiction by Doug Beardsley, ISBN 9781551928234, p. 242:
 * Courtnall has it made in the shade now, big money, owns restaurants and a spiffy log cabin on a cliff over the crashing ocean.
 * 1) * 2005, Mark Anthony Jarmon, "Righteous Speedboat," in Our Game: An All-Star Collection of Hockey Fiction by Doug Beardsley, ISBN 9781551928234, p. 242:
 * Courtnall has it made in the shade now, big money, owns restaurants and a spiffy log cabin on a cliff over the crashing ocean.

Usage notes

 * Usually found in the formations or.