twist in the wind
The phrase "twist in the wind" is an idiomatic expression that evokes the image of being left hanging in a difficult or vulnerable situation without support.
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Definition
C1General
(idiomatic)To be left in a difficult or vulnerable situation without support or resolution.
Example
- The employees were left to twist in the wind after the company's sudden closure.
- She felt like she was twisting in the wind while waiting for the final decision.
C1General
(idiomatic)To wait for an uncomfortably long period of time without any assistance.
Example
- He was twisting in the wind, waiting for the results of the job interview.
- The team twisted in the wind as they awaited feedback from the client.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "twist in the wind":
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