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fall into lap

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fall into one's lap

Fig. [for something of great value or usefulness] to be given or granted to someone without having been requested. Some valuable antique jewelry just fell into his lap. His late mother had kept it hidden for years.

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fall into your lap

also drop into your lap

to come to you without you making any effort You can't expect the ideal job to just fall into your lap – you've got to go out there and look for it.

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