Land in your lap Meaning in English
expression
Definition
If something lands in your lap, you receive it or get an opportunity without having to work for it; it happens to you easily or by chance.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, mainly spoken idiom. Often used for opportunities, luck, or rewards that someone gets unexpectedly and easily, usually without seeking or deserving them. Not used for things you work hard for.
Example Sentences
The job offer just landed in my lap—I didn't even apply.
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All this money landed in her lap after her aunt passed away.
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A great opportunity can sometimes just land in your lap without warning.
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I can’t believe that promotion just landed in his lap—he wasn’t even trying!
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Sometimes luck just lands in your lap when you least expect it.
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I didn’t do anything special, the tickets just landed in my lap through a friend.
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