fall into (one's) lap



fall into (one's) lap

To be received unexpectedly or without effort. I didn't steal the internship from you—it fell into my lap, I swear! Your aunt has decided to get a new car, so her old one might fall into your lap.
See also: fall, lap

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lovise-Danish, Norwegian
Septima-Ancient Roman, Spanish
LondonLUN-dənEnglish (Modern)
Currie['kʌri]
Anas-Arabic
Mukul-Indian, Hindi