living a lavish lifestyle; ivory chopsticks and jade cups
Rare yojijukugo literally meaning 'ivory chopsticks and jade cups', used to describe an extravagant, luxurious way of living. Mostly encountered in classical or literary contexts.
「象箸玉杯」は、贅沢な暮らしを象徴する故事成語だ。
象箸玉杯 is a classical idiom symbolizing a life of luxury.
A Chinese-derived expression alluding to the story in 『韓非子』 in which ivory chopsticks foretold escalating luxury, including jade cups; it consequently symbolizes extravagant living.