How to Pronounce "leave in the lurch"
expression
LEEV in thuh LURCH
LEEV in thuh LERCH
Definition
To suddenly abandon or stop helping someone when they really need your support.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɝtʃ
British English
lˈiːv/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɜːtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEEV in thuh LURCH
UK
LEEV in thuh LERCH
Listen in Context
He left me in the lurch when I needed a ride home.
Don’t leave your friends in the lurch when things get hard.
The team felt left in the lurch after their coach quit suddenly.
If you cancel last minute, you'll leave me in the lurch!