in de steek laten

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Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪn də ˈsteːk ˌlaː.tə(n)/
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Verb

in de steek laten

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

Conjugation

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: in die steek laat