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IN THE LURCH

(adverb)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase In The Lurch.

In The Lurch - as an adverb

In a difficult or vulnerable position

Example: "He resigned and left me in the lurch"

Example Sentences

"I was left in the lurch when my car broke down and no one stopped to help."
"The company went bankrupt, leaving its employees in the lurch without any severance pay."
"My friend promised to lend me money, but now he has left me in the lurch."
"The sudden cancellation of the event left all the attendees in the lurch."
"The hotel messed up my reservation, and now I find myself in the lurch with nowhere to stay."
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