live in cotton wool



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.
See also: cotton, live, wool

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Roald-Norwegian
ŽIvko-Croatian, Serbian
Meraud-Cornish
Hokulani-Hawaiian
Claudetteklo-DETFrench
Bricius-Ancient Celtic (Latinized)