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Definition something in someone’s lap in British English

something in someone’s lap phrase

phrase
1

to make someone responsible for a job or a problem, without any warning

Example

He put the matter off entirely, essentially dumping it in the lap of the incoming governor.

Synonyms and related words
entrust saddle with shift
Definition something in someone’s lap in British English