How to Pronounce "land in your lap"
expression
LAND in yer LAP
LAND in yor LAP
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫæp
British English
lˈænd/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAND in yer LAP
UK
LAND in yor LAP
Listen in Context
The job offer just landed in my lap—I didn't even apply.
All this money landed in her lap after her aunt passed away.
A great opportunity can sometimes just land in your lap without warning.
I can’t believe that promotion just landed in his lap—he wasn’t even trying!