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Left Leaves Lurch Difficult Embarrassing Situation Missed Train

Phrase/Idiom left in the lurch
Definition If something leaves you in the lurch, it leaves you in a difficult or embarrassing situation.
Example When she missed the last train, she was left in the lurch.

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