leave someone at the altar en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To abandon a prospective spouse by deciding not to get married at the last minute.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| left someone at the altar | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| left someone at the altar | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| leaves someone at the altar | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| leaving someone at the altar | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |