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June 19, 2016 Word of the Day

in the lap of luxury /ˈɪn ðə ˈlæp əv ˈlʌkʃəri / idiom
in the lap of luxury
/ˈɪn ðə ˈlæp əv ˈlʌkʃəri /
idiom
The woman is flying in the lap of luxury.
The woman is flying in the lap of luxury.
Definition of IN THE LAP OF LUXURY

: in a situation of great ease, comfort, and wealth

  • She was reared in the lap of luxury.

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