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.

fall (or drop) into someone's lap

(of something pleasant or desirable) come someone's way without any effort having been made.

See also: fall, lap

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fall into (one's) lap
fall into lap
fall into your lap
land in (one's) lap
land in your lap
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swear
stay on
that train (has) already left the station
that train has left the station

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