idiom

in the lap of the gods

3Sections

Beyond human control; left to fate or chance

Definition

Beyond human control; left to fate or chance

Examples

  • His recovery is now IN THE LAP OF THE GODS
  • Well, that's IN THE LAP OF THE GODS for you.
  • I suppose that counts as IN THE LAP OF THE GODS.

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