ぬるま湯ゆにつかる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

be in a comfortable situation; rest on one's laurels; be coddled

Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'to soak in lukewarm water'. Used to describe a person who is content with an easy, unchallenging situation and makes no effort to improve or change. Often carries a negative connotation of complacency or being spoiled.

• 今いまの仕し事ごとにぬるま湯ゆにつかっていないで、もっと自じ分ぶんを成せい長ちょうさせたい。

  Instead of just coasting in my current job, I want to push myself to grow more.

• 彼かれは親おやのすねをかじってぬるま湯ゆにつかっている。

  He's living off his parents and taking it easy.