on velvet
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Meaning · English
in a very comfortable or prosperous situation
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
trong tình huống rất thoải mái hoặc thịnh vượng
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Literally: covered or wrapped in velvet
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
After inheriting a large sum, she was on velvet for the rest of her life.
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “on velvet” mean?
in a very comfortable or prosperous situation Literally: covered or wrapped in velvet
Is “on velvet” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.