"lap of luxury" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-lap of luxury.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} lap of luxury
  1. (idiomatic) A position or situation in which one is spoiled and indulged. Tags: idiomatic, singular, singular-only
    Sense id: en-lap_of_luxury-en-noun-gTFV5UD3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English singularia tantum

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