in the lurch



in the lurch

In a difficult or embarrassing position.
See also: lurch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MarekMAH-rrek (Polish)Polish, Czech, Slovak
Tripp[trip]
Pierinapye-REE-nahItalian
Bride-Irish
Beryl['beril]
Bronislavbrah-nee-SLAHF (Russian)Czech, Slovak, Russian, Medieval Slavic