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Jemanden im Regen stehen lassen

To abandon someone in a difficult situation; to leave someone in the lurch

In German

Jemanden im Regen stehen lassen

YAY-man-den im RAY-gen SHTAY-en LAS-sen

Literal Translation

To leave someone standing in the rain

Meaning

To abandon someone in a difficult situation; to leave someone in the lurch.

Equivalent:"To leave someone in the lurch; to leave someone high and dry"

Example Sentences

1
Nachdem er das Problem verursacht hatte, ließ er mich einfach im Regen stehen.
After he caused the problem, he just left me in the lurch.
2
Ich werde dich niemals im Regen stehen lassen.
I will never leave you high and dry.

FAQ

How do you say "To abandon someone in a difficult situation; to leave someone in the lurch" in German?

"To abandon someone in a difficult situation; to leave someone in the lurch" in German is "Jemanden im Regen stehen lassen" (YAY-man-den im RAY-gen SHTAY-en LAS-sen). Example: Nachdem er das Problem verursacht hatte, ließ er mich einfach im Regen stehen..

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Alle Wetter!

AL-leh VET-ter

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Mit dem Strom schwimmen

Mit dem SHTROM SHVIM-men

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Den Wald vor lauter Bäumen nicht sehen

Den VALT for LAO-ter BOY-men nikht ZAY-en

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Frischen Wind in etwas bringen

FRI-shen VINT in ET-vas BRING-en