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See: IN THE LAP OF LUXURY, IN THE LAP OF THE GODS.

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in the lap of the gods

[in the lap of the gods] also [on the knees of the gods] {adv. phr.}, {literary} Beyond human control; not to be decided by anyone. * /Frank had worked hard […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in the lap of luxury

[in the lap of luxury] {adv. phr.} Well supplied with luxuries; having most things that money can buy. * /Mike grew up in the lap of luxury./ Compare: [ON EASY […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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(1948--), SF author, Small Gods He says gods like to see an atheist around. Gives them something to aim at. www.english-slang.com

God

[God] See: [IN THE LAP OF THE GODS] also [ON THE KNEES OF THE GODS], [MY GOD] or [MY GOODNESS], [WOULD THAT] or [WOULD GOD]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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