Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leave someone in the lurch
idiom
/liːv sʌmˈwʌn ɪn ðə lɜːrʧ/
Definition
To abandon someone in a difficult situation, especially when they are in need of assistance.
Examples
- When he didn’t show up for the meeting, he really left her in the lurch.
- It’s not fair to leave your team in the lurch when they depend on you.
- She felt abandoned when her friend left her in the lurch during the project.
Meaning
This phrase conveys the act of deserting someone or failing to support them when they require help or are in trouble.
Synonyms
- abandon
- desert
- forsake
- betray
- neglect
