释义 |
dump (something) in (someone's) lap dump (something) in (someone's) lapTo foist something onto someone else, usually some task or responsibility. Yep, management dumped that big project in my lap after Lydia resigned.See also: dump, lapdrop/dump something in somebody’s ˈlap (informal) make something the responsibility of another person: They dropped the problem firmly back in my lap.See also: drop, dump, lap, something |