LEAVE IN THE LURCH


Meaning of LEAVE IN THE LURCH in English

v. phr. To desert or leave alone in trouble; refuse to help or support. The town bully caught Eddie, and Tom left him in the lurch. Bill quit his job, leaving his boss in the lurch.

Compare: LEAVE FLAT, HIGH AND DRY 2 , WALK OUT 2 .

American idioms English vocabulary.      Английский словарь американских идиом.