LAP OF THE GODS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Beyond human control or responsibility

Example:

there is nothing more I can do; it's in the lap of the gods now

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Hypernyms ("lap of the gods" is a kind of...):

lap (an area of control or responsibility)

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