Land in (one's) lap In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "land in (one's) lap", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-14 09:11

Meaning of Land in (one's) lap

Synonyms:

fall into lap

Land in (one's) lap informal verb phrase

To be obtained or received unexpectedly or without exertion.

This wonderful new job just landed in my lap when I was expecting it!

Because my father decided to purchase a new phone, his old one landed in my lap.

If a problem lands in someone's lap, they are forced to deal with it although it is not their responsibility.

These problems landed in the lap of Jack, so he didn't know how to solve them.

You've got to deal with this. Why does this criticism land in her lap?

Other phrases about:

pop (one) off

To kill someone in a very quick or abrupt way

obtain (something) for (someone or something)

To collect or receive something for somebody or something

get more than (one) bargained for

To encounter a situation or result which happens unexpectedly, usually in a negative way.

Grammar and Usage of Land in (one's) lap

Verb Forms

  • to land in (one's) lap
  • lands in (one's) lap
  • landed in (one's) lap
  • landing in (one's) lap

The verb "land" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

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