champagne problem
Wealthy person's gripe
A champagne problem is a complaint about something most people would envy—the inconvenience that comes with good fortune.
Someone debating which vacation home to visit or which job offer to accept has champagne problems.
The phrase acknowledges that the problem is real while flagging its privileged nature: I know it's a champagne problem, but I can't decide between the two promotions.
- desirableWorth having or seeking
- choiceAct of selecting
- trivialityUnimportant small matter
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- silver spoonSymbol of inherited wealth
frivolousness · luxury · embarrassment of riches · money · expensive · satire · rich · absurdity · exaggeration · wealthy · poor little rich girl · choosable · affluence · irony · mockery · humble brag · cultural critique · gratitude
champagne problemdire straits
Severe hardship or peril
urgent need · existential threat · existential crisis · pressing matter · matter of life and death
champagne problembread-and-butter issue
Matter affecting daily life
food insecurity · putting food on the table · making ends meet · keeping the lights on · deprivation