Be left
Both terms in one sentence
- Malack insists that Durkon be left for him to "handle" when it looks like their parties will be fighting each other.
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For this reason, the Professor may be left at headquarters while the more able characters handle the physical action.
Source: The Professor -
Rule of Funny: Inigo has to count on his fingers to figure out he would be left with 20 men after Fezzik says he can handle 10 of the 30 guarding the gate.
Source: Film / The Princess Bride
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