In the lurch
In the lurch adverb - In a difficult or vulnerable position.
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Synonyms for In the lurch
On hold and in the lurch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "On hold" instead an adjective phrase "In the lurch".
On hold
In the lurch and on hold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In the lurch" instead an adjective phrase "On hold".
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On hold and In the lurch. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_the_lurch/on_hold
In the lurch & On hold. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_the_lurch/on_hold>.
On hold or In the lurch. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_the_lurch/on_hold.
