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leave in the lurch
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (idiom) (general)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. dejar plantado
There's still a lot of work to be done, so don't leave me in the lurch like last time.Queda mucho trabajo todavía por hacer, así que no me dejes plantado como la vez pasada.
b. dejar abandonado
The Kurds were our allies, and we left them in the lurch.Los kurdos eran nuestros aliados, y los dejamos abandonados.
c. dejar botado
Jimmy was supposed to be there with the getaway car, but he left us in the lurch.Se suponía que Jimmy estuviera allí con el carro para que nos escapáramos, pero nos dejó botados.
d. dejar cargando con el muerto (idiom) (with work)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
You knew we had to finish the project last night, but instead of coming to help me, you never showed up, and you left me in the lurch.Sabías que había que terminar el proyecto anoche, pero en vez de venir a ayudarme, nunca apareciste y me dejaste cargando con el muerto.
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