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Meaning of 'Lap of the gods'

What does the saying 'Lap of the gods' mean?

Idiom: Lap of the gods

Meaning:

If something is in the lap of the gods, it is beyond our control and fate will decide the outcome.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Religion | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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