lay of the land

fat of the land

The greatest part of anything; the finest and most abundant share of resources; the cream of the crop.

land in someone's lap

To come into somebody's possession without that person making any effort to attain it, and possibly without them expecting it.

land legs

A sense of balance, slowly regained after a time at sea.

land on

To reach a common conclusion or agreement, usually following a small period of disagreement.

land on one's feet

To be lucky, or successful, often in difficult situations.

land poor

In a condition of poverty as a result of inability to meet tax payments or other financial requirements for one's land holdings.

land the plane

To abort an unsuccessful enterprise, especially an unsuccessful political campaign.

lay a finger on

To merely touch.