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be left holding the baby
Language:
en
Meanings:
1.
British English
informal
To be left responsible for an undesirable, difficult, or unexpected task after others have avoided or abandoned it.
2.
British English
informal
To be left to take the blame or face the consequences for a situation for which others are responsible.
3.
British English
informal
To end up bearing the practical burden or caretaking duties when others withdraw.
Examples:
EN:
Everything will fall through and I'll be left holding the baby.
ES:
De lo contrario todo saldrá mal, y me quedaré aquí tirado.
EN:
Their fierce females refuse to be left holding the baby.
ES:
Sus hembras feroces se niegan a ser dejadas cargando al bebé.
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