in de steek laten

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, "leave in the knot/stitch." Compare German im Stich lassen.

Pronunciation
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Verb

in de steek laten

  1. (idiomatic) to abandon, leave behind, leave in the lurch

Inflection
Conjugation of in de steek laten: see laten.
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