in de steek laten

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Etymology edit

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

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Verb edit

in de steek laten

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

Inflection edit

Conjugation of in de steek laten: see laten.

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