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In the lap of the gods

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Fate DecidesPlay
The phrase implies that the result is beyond human control and left to fate or destiny. SlideWe've done our best to prepare for the competition; whether we win is in the lap of the gods now.
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Beyond InfluencePlay
It expresses a situation where no further action can affect the outcome. SlideAfter the interview, my job prospects were in the lap of the gods.
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Not LiteralPlay
This idiom does not refer to a physical location, but rather an abstract concept of fate. SlideWith the final dice roll, my entire fortune was in the lap of the gods.