live in cotton wool

To lead a sheltered life, one devoid of stress and danger. The image here is of being wrapped in cotton and thus protected. Primarily heard in UK. I never realized how much I had been living in cotton wool until I traveled and saw what true poverty looks like.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Roald	-	Norwegian
ŽIvko	-	Croatian, Serbian
Meraud	-	Cornish
Hokulani	-	Hawaiian
Claudette	klo-DET	French
Bricius	-	Ancient Celtic (Latinized)