逆ぎゃく玉たまの輿こし

expression, noun

man marrying into wealth and power

A set phrase contrasting with 玉の輿 (woman marrying into wealth). Used when a man marries a woman of higher social or economic status. Often carries a slightly ironic or humorous tone.

See also: 玉の輿

• 彼かれは社しゃ長ちょう令れい嬢じょうと結けっ婚こんして、逆ぎゃく玉たまの輿こしに乗のったと言いわれている。

  He married the company president's daughter and is said to have married into wealth and power.