Leave someone in the lurch.
[Idiom] LEAVE SOMEONE IN THE LURCH. - Tactics for Not Abandoning Friends in Need
Abandon in a difficult situation.
If you "Leave someone in the lurch," you abandon them in a difficult or precarious situation where they need your support. It’s often used to describe failing to fulfill responsibilities or backing out of agreements which leaves another person to deal with challenges on their own.
Example Sentences
Don't leave me in the lurch; I need your help to finish this project.
Asking someone not to abandon you in a difficult situation and to help you finish a project.
He felt left in the lurch when his assistant quit unexpectedly.
Feeling abandoned when his assistant left without notice.
Leaving someone in the lurch during critical times can damage professional relationships.
Abandoning someone during crucial times can harm professional relationships.
