When the project manager quit, the rest of the team was left holding the bag
He promised to help with the move, but he never showed up, leaving us holding the bag
The company went bankrupt, and the investors were left holding the bag
She agreed to take responsibility for the mistake, but then her colleague disappeared, leaving her holding the bag
The unreliable contractor disappeared after taking our money, leaving us holding the bag
I thought my friend would cover the rent this month, but she's out of town, so I'm left holding the bag
The politician made a lot of promises but then resigned, leaving the new administration holding the bag
They sold us a faulty car and then refused to take it back, leaving us holding the bag
My business partner abandoned the venture, leaving me holding the bag to deal with the debts
The organizers of the event canceled at the last minute, leaving the vendors holding the bag for their lost expenses
If he backs out, we'll be left holding the bag.
I hope he is reliable and completes his part.
Me too, this is too important to fail.
When he quit, I was left holding the bag
He abandoned me with all the responsibility
I inherited his unfinished, difficult work alone