with (one's) jaw in (one's) lap
with (one's) jaw in (one's) lap
In utter shock or great surprise, especially upon learning unexpected news. We sat with our jaws in our laps after we heard how much they were paying in rent. A: "I don't know about you, but hearing that they're having a baby left me with my jaw in my lap." B: "Same here. They've only been dating for about five minutes!"
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