UX Idiome
crux of the matter
(See the crux of the matter)
in the lap of luxury
living in comfort, living high on the hog If I win the lottery, we'll be rich. We'll live in the lap of luxury.
lap of luxury
(See the lap of luxury)
the crux of the matter
the main point, the real issue Uncle Bert is too old to drive the car. That's the crux of the matter.
the lap of luxury
a lifestyle that includes the finest house etc. Flo married a rich realtor and now lives in the lap of luxury.
crux of the matter|crux|matter
n. phr. The basic issue at hand; the core essence that one must face.
The crux of the matter is that he is incompetent and we will have to fire him.
in the lap of luxury|lap|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.
lap of luxury, in the
lap of luxury, in the In affluent circumstances, equipped with anything money can buy. For example,
Jane grew up in the lap of luxury. This expression alludes to the
lap as a place of comfort. [Late 1700s]
luxury
luxury see
lap of luxury, in the.