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lap of the gods

/læp əv ðə ɡɒdz/

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/læp əv ðə ɡɒdz/C1informalbritish
  • ruИдиоматическое выражение, означающее, что исход ситуации неопределён и находится вне человеческого контроля, часто используется, когда все возможные действия предприняты, а результат зависит от судьбы или случая.

An idiomatic expression meaning that the outcome of a situation is uncertain and beyond human control, often used when all possible actions have been taken and the result depends on fate or chance.

  1. Beyond human controlC1informalbritish

    A situation that is completely out of one's control and must be left to fate or destiny.

    ruНа усмотрение судьбы

    • After the surgery, his recovery is in the lap of the gods.
    • We've done all we can; the outcome is now in the lap of the gods.
    • Whether we win the contract is in the lap of the gods.
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