fall into someone'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. This house fell into my lap when my dad passed away. Believe me, I wouldn't own a house at 25 otherwise!
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fall (or drop) into someone's lap
(of something pleasant or desirable) come someone's way without any effort having been made.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
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