English in a Minute Series 5 / Phrases with 'leave'

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PhilWhere are you going? Don't leave! We're going to learn four phrases with 'leave'. If you let someone just get on with something on their own, you leave them be. I'll do it better without your help just leave me be! You leave someone in the lurch if you've promised to do something for someone, you don't do it, and it causes a problem. You were supposed to bring the cakes. You haven't and you've left me in the lurch. Now, if someone does let you down like that, it can leave a bad taste, which means it creates a bad feeling between you. When you know someone's lying, it really leaves a bad taste. Now, if something or someone is just not good enough, we can say that it or they leave a lot to be desired. We're letting you go, I'm afraid. Your performance leaves a lot to be desired. Don't leave me in the lurch practise these phrases now!

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