in the lap of luxury
Well supplied with luxuries; having most things that money can buy.
Mike grew up in the lap of luxury.
in the lap of the gods
on the knees of the gods
Beyond human control; not to be decided by anyone.
Frank had worked hard as a candidate, and as election day came he felt that the result was in the lap of the gods.
The armies were evenly matched and the result of the battle seemed to be on the knees of the gods.
in the least
Even a little; in any degree or amount. Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences.
Sue did not understand physics in the least.
Are you in the least interested in sewing?
Mother won't be upset if you come for supper; I'll be surprised if she cares in the least.
Mike was not upset in the least by the storm.
It is no trouble to help you. Not in the least.
in the limelight
into the limelight
In the center of attention.
Some people will do almost anything to be able to step into the limelight.
in the line of duty
Done or happening as part of a job.
The policeman was shot in the line of duty.
The soldier had to clean his rifle in the line of duty.
in the long run
over the long haul
In the end; in the final result; eventually, after a long period of time.
This idiom is similar in meaning to sooner or later. The difference is that in the long run refers to a more extended period of time.
This idiom is similar in meaning to sooner or later. The difference is that in the long run refers to a more extended period of time.
John knew that lie could make a success of the little weekly paper in the long run.
You may make good grades by studying only before examinations, but you will succeed in the long run only by studying hard every day.
In the long run, the synthetic weave in this carpet will wear better than the woolen one. You won’t have to replace it so soon.
If you work hard at your marriage, you’ll find out that, in the long run, your spouse can be your best friend in life.
in the lurch
leave in the lurch
To desert or leave alone in trouble; refuse to help or support.
Остаться одному в трудной ситуации; отказывать в помощи или поддержке.
The town bully caught Eddie, and Tom left him in the lurch.
Bill quit his job, leaving his boss in the lurch.
I was left in the lurch when I broke up with my girlfriend.
Я пережил не лучшие времена когда расстался со своей девушкой.
in the main
In most cases; generally; usually.
In the main, small boys and dogs are good friends.
In the main, the pupils did well on the test.