in the lap of luxury in the lap of luxury {adv. phr.} Well supplied with luxuries; having most things that money can buy. Mike grew up in the lap of luxury. Compare: ON EASY STREET, WELL-TO-DO. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: I Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry