IdiomBody & Senses
English
Englishfall into someone's lap
Meaning: To come to someone without any effort.
Example: “The job fell into her lap when a friend recommended her.”
Origin: As if something good had simply dropped into one's lap while sitting. The phrase is common from the 19th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Tomber dans l'escarcelle de quelqu'un Literally: To fall into someone's purse
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