Use 'land with' when you receive something you didn't expect or want, especially responsibilities or tasks.

Unwanted Outcome

'Land with' implies a sense of burden or inconvenience, rather than a pleasant surprise.

Unexpected Burden

The phrase carries a casual tone and is more common in spoken or informal writing contexts.

Apply 'land with' when plans change unexpectedly, resulting in a different location or situation.

Often used when arriving somewhere as a group or with companions, not alone.

Suggests a casual or unplanned gathering rather than a formal or scheduled event.