leave in the lurch
to cause someone to be in a situation in which they do not have what they need
leave somebody in the lurch
to leave someone at a time when you should stay and help them
leave someone in the lurch
LEAVE IN TROUBLE, let down, leave stranded, leave high and dry, abandon, desert

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

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 suddenly left in the lurch when imports were suspended.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

leave in the lurch
desert or leave someone alone and in trouble, refuse to help or support someone
My coworker left me in the lurch when he didn't come and help me as he had promised earlier in the day.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

leave in the lurch
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 DRY², WALK OUT².

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

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 suddenly left in the lurch when imports were suspended.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

leave someone in the lurch
desert or leave someone alone and in trouble, refuse to help or support someone
My coworker left me in the lurch when he didn't come and help me as he had promised earlier in the day.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲