"champagne problem" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: champagne problems [plural]
Etymology: Because champagne is a luxury product; compare champagne socialist. Etymology templates: {{m|en|champagne socialist}} champagne socialist Head templates: {{en-noun}} champagne problem (plural champagne problems)
  1. The need to make a decision between alternatives that are both desirable. Related terms: candy store problem
    Sense id: en-champagne_problem-en-noun-qvHa4gjN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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