Question 92
Idioms and Phrasal VerbsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s): My friend will hate his uncle forever because he left him in the lurch in his hour of need.
- A.abandoned him
- B.punished him
- C.disrespected him
- D.disinherited him
- E.despised him
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (abandoned him)
Explanation
To 'leave someone in the lurch' is to abandon them when they need help.