made in the shade

Questions

What does made in the shade mean?

In a condition characterized by comfort, success, easy living, or general well-being.

Where does made in the shade come from?

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

How to pronounce made in the shade

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “made in the shade”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “made in the shade”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “made in the shade” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.