as in leave in the lurch To abandon someone or to make them responsible for a situation, often unexpectedly or unfairly. Clear All
3 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Leave Holding The Bag'
The scientist decided to leave holding the bag, letting his assistant handle the complex experiment alone.
The manager decided to leave holding the bag to the new employee without proper training.
After the failed business deal, he chose to leave holding the bag for his partners' mistakes.
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