in de steek laten

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

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Verb[edit]

in de steek laten

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

Inflection[edit]

Conjugation of in de steek laten: see laten.
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