fall into someone's lap
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Meaning · English
To receive something unexpectedly and without effort
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nhận được điều gì đó một cách bất ngờ và không cần nỗ lực
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Literally: an object falling into someone's lap
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The opportunity fell into her lap when she met the investor
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “fall into someone's lap” mean?
To receive something unexpectedly and without effort Literally: an object falling into someone's lap
Is “fall into someone's lap” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.