in the lap of luxury

/ɪnðə lˈap ɒv lˈʌkʃəɹˌi/

/ɪnðə lˈæp ʌv lˈʌkʃɚɹi/

[phrase]

[PHRASE]

in a very comfortable condition due to an abundance of wealth

in the lap of luxury definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "in the lap of luxury" and when to use it?

The phrase "in the lap of luxury" originated in the 18th century and has its roots in the practice of wealthy individuals or royalty reclining or sitting in a comfortable position with lavish fabrics and cushions. This idiom is used to describe someone who is living in a state of extravagant comfort, enjoying all the finest and most luxurious things that life has to offer.

Examples

1. And when I'm in that car, I feel like I'm in the lap of luxury.

2. If their real estate investments pay off, they plan to retire and live in the lap of luxury for the rest of their lives.

3. With her recent inheritance, she is living in the lap of luxury, pampering herself with spa treatments and designer clothes.

4. During the economic boom, many celebrities and athletes were living in the lap of luxury, enjoying the best that money could buy.