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.

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well-to-do

[well-to-do] {adj.} Having or making enough money to live comfortably; prosperous. * /John's father owns a company and his family is well-to-do./ - Often used with "the" like a plural […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

on easy street

[on easy street] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Having enough money to live very comfortably; rather rich. * /After years of hard work, the Grants found themselves on easy street./ * /Jim's […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take it easy

[take it easy] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. or [go easy] or [take things easy] To go or act slowly, carefully, and gently. - Often used with "on". * /Take it […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

luxury

[luxury] See: [IN THE LAP OF LUXURY]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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