Leave someone at the altar In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "leave someone at the altar", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-10-01 12:10

Meaning of Leave someone at the altar

Leave someone at the altar verb phrase

To abandon someone you was going to marry at the wedding ceremony just before it is supposed to happen

Annie must be very heartbroken right now. Her fiancé left her at the altar.

I can't believe that Max left Jane at the altar.

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To seduce and make someone think you're in love with them (the fact is that you're not) then leave them

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To flee or run

I'm history

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zip along

1. Used when someone or something moves very quickly.

2. Used when one starts moving or leaves promptly.

 

Grammar and Usage of Leave someone at the altar

Verb Forms

  • leaves someone at the altar
  • leaving someone at the altar
  • left someone at the altar

The verb "leave" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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