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be in the lap of the gods

if the result of a situation is in the lap of the gods, you cannot control what will happen. I've sent in my application form and I've sorted out my references so it's in the lap of the gods now.

See also: god

drop/fall into your lap

if something good falls into your lap, you get it without 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.

See also: drop, fall

in the lap of luxury

if you are in the lap of luxury, you live in conditions of much comfort because you have a lot of money. I have to earn enough to keep my wife in the lap of luxury. They live in the lap of luxury in a huge great house in the south of France.

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fall 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.

See also: fall

lap up something

1. to enjoy something very much. My dogs lap up whatever attention I can give them.

2. to believe what is said or written without knowing or caring if it is true. Even if you're lying, there's always someone who will lap it up because most people want to believe you.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of lap up (= to eat with great enthusiasm)