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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. 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. 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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