Where does “left in the lurch” come from?
left in the lurch (English) comes from Middle French lourche — lurch.
left in the lurch (English): Stranded in a difficult and helpless position
Definitions
- Stranded in a difficult and helpless position
Ancestry of “left in the lurch”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | lourche | lurch |