left in the lurch
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left in the lurch — Meaning Left in a difficult position without help. Origin Originated with the French game of lourche or lurch, played in the 16th century. Players suffered a lurch if they were left in a hopeless position from which they couldn t win the game.… … Meaning and origin of phrases
left in the lurch — Cockney Rhyming Slang Church … English dialects glossary
leave in the lurch — leave (someone) in the lurch to cause someone to be in a situation in which they do not have what they need. Her ex husband didn t want to deal with the kids, so she was left in the lurch. Factories here that rely on parts from overseas were… … New idioms dictionary
To leave one in the lurch — Lurch Lurch, n. [OF. lourche name of a game; as adj., deceived, embarrassed.] 1. An old game played with dice and counters; a variety of the game of tables. [1913 Webster] 2. A double score in cribbage for the winner when his adversary has been… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
leave someone in the lurch — leave (someone) in the lurch to cause someone to be in a situation in which they do not have what they need. Her ex husband didn t want to deal with the kids, so she was left in the lurch. Factories here that rely on parts from overseas were… … New idioms dictionary
in the lurch — Someone who is left in the lurch is left in a difficult or embarrassing situation. Paul was left in the lurch when he missed the last bus … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
in the lurch — If you are left in the lurch, you are suddenly left in an embarrassing or tricky situation … The small dictionary of idiomes
leave somebody in the lurch — leave sb in the ˈlurch idiom (informal) to fail to help sb when they are relying on you to do so • I m sorry to leave you in the lurch but I can t do the presentation with you this afternoon. • She felt she had been left in the lurch by all her… … Useful english dictionary
leave you in the lurch — leave you with a problem, fend for yourself The bride didn t go to the church. The groom was left in the lurch … English idioms
be left holding the baby — To be left in the lurch with an irksome responsibility • • • Main Entry: ↑baby … Useful english dictionary
