im Stich lassen

Meaning

to abandon, to leave someone in the lurch

Concepts

abandon

desert

forsake

fail

give up

leave in the lurch

maroon

shake off

turn one’s back

let down

hang out to dry

forlese

forlet

jilt

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ʔɪm ʃtɪç ˈlasn̩/

Etymology

Compare Dutch in de steek laten.

Sentences

Wir werden auch dafür sorgen müssen , dass wir Malta nicht im Stich lassen .

We shall also have to ensure that we do not leave Malta in the lurch.