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 .
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 .
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