First World problem

noun
🔊/ˌfɜːst wɜːld ˈprɒbləm/
🔊/ˌfɜːrst wɜːrld ˈprɑːbləm/
(informal)
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  1. a problem that is actually very minor, especially when compared with the serious problems faced by people who live in countries where there is extreme poverty
    • Can't decide which smartphone to buy? What a horrible First World problem to have!无法决定购买哪个智能手机?第一世界的问题真可怕!