Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 1 (Q.No. 11)
Directions to Solve
Some proverbs/idioms are given below together with their meanings. Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom, If there is no correct meaning given, E (i.e.) 'None of these' will be the answer.
11.
To leave someone in the lurch
Discussion:
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Nishu said:
1 decade ago
Please explain.
Amit said:
1 decade ago
Abandoned in a difficult position without help.
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Origin
Jame said:
1 decade ago
To put towards his unhandled suitation.
Kanika said:
1 decade ago
To leave some one in a troublesome or difficult situation
Anil said:
1 decade ago
Lurch means uncontrolled movement. So lurch desert some one in difficulty.
Kavita said:
1 decade ago
Hi,
Leave (someone) in the lurch to desert (someone) in trouble.
Ex. (Group Games / Card Games) Cribbage the state of a losing player with less than 30 points at the end of a game (esp in the phrase in the lurch).
[from French lourche a game similar to backgammon, apparently from lourche (adj) deceived, probably of Germanic origin].
Leave (someone) in the lurch to desert (someone) in trouble.
Ex. (Group Games / Card Games) Cribbage the state of a losing player with less than 30 points at the end of a game (esp in the phrase in the lurch).
[from French lourche a game similar to backgammon, apparently from lourche (adj) deceived, probably of Germanic origin].
Vimal said:
1 decade ago
Whats the meaning of desert?
Aarushi said:
1 decade ago
Desert - to go away from and leave without help.
Eg. - Why did you desert us ?
Eg. - Why did you desert us ?
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Indira priya darshini said:
1 decade ago
Whats the exact meaning of lurch?
Smile sonu said:
1 decade ago
What is the meaning of lurch?
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