When the exam season was at its peak the best teacher of the institute left it in the lurch ........

English ( Master) Idiom & Phrases

Directions: In this question you have to choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase given in italics in the sentence.

When the exam season was at its peak, the best teacher of the institute left it in the lurch.

to leave the institute due to bad health

to go for a short holiday

to join another organization

to leave someone in a difficult situation

Leave in the lurch (Idiom):

To leave someone in an uncomfortable or desperate situation; desert in time of trouble.

Ex.The vice president left the company in the lurch, when his expertise was needed the most.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

By: Brijesh Kumar

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