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in the lurch

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial in the lurch has 1 sense
  1. in the lurch - in a difficult or vulnerable position; "he resigned and left me in the lurch"

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Term: In the Lurch

Description:

In the lurch is an idiomatic expression that refers to being left in a difficult or challenging situation, often due to someone else's actions or failures. It signifies being abandoned or left without assistance when needed.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: lurch
  • Verb: lurch

Possible Senses and Usages:

  • Sense 1: (Noun) A sudden jerking or swaying motion.
  • Sense 2: (Verb) To make a sudden, abrupt movement.
  • Sense 3: (Idiomatic) To leave someone in a difficult or challenging situation, without support or help.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The ship hit a massive wave, causing a violent lurch that threw everyone off balance.
  2. She lurched forward as the bus abruptly stopped.
  3. After promising to attend the meeting, he didn't show up, leaving us all in the lurch.
  4. When his car broke down in the middle of nowhere, he was left in the lurch with no cellphone reception.

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