In the lurch
In the lurch adverb - In a difficult or vulnerable position.
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Synonyms for In the lurch
Late and in the lurch are semantically related In some cases you can use "Late" instead an adjective phrase "In the lurch".
Late
Late adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.
In the lurch and late are semantically related in not on time topic. Sometimes you can use "In the lurch" instead an adjective "Late".
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