leave someone in the lurch

Definition

To abandon somebody; especially, to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation.

Example Sentences

• "He left me in the lurch and I had to finish the whole project by myself."
• "And though th'art of a diff'rent Church, / I will not leave thee in the lurch."
• "“So I really loved working here.” “Obvi.” “But the time has ome for me to move on. But don't worry, I am not gonna leave you guys in the lurch. I've already found my replacement. I'm gonna train him really, really well so that no business is interrupted in any way.”"