Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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I was so disappointed when my close friend left me in the lurch.
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- went away without waiting for me
- helped me in difficult times
- abandoned me when I needed help
- stopped helping me in emergency
Correct Option: C
left me in the lurch : to fail to help somebody when he is relying on you to do so
● I hope they can find someone to replace me at work. I don’t want to leave them in the lurch. The best option is abandoned me when I needed help.
