running out on
Leaving someone stranded
Running out on someone is to abandon them, especially when they're counting on you: He ran out on his wife and kids, Don't run out on us now.
The phrase implies a sudden or cowardly departure—leaving others to deal with consequences you should have shared.
- abandoningLeaving permanently behind
- desertingAbandoning one's obligations
- walking outLeaving suddenly, often angrily
- ghostingAbruptly ceasing all communication
- abscondFlee to avoid capture
departure · forsake · leaving · skipping town · bolting · stranding · left high and dry · ditching · fleeing · jilting · disappearing · betrayal · shirking · neglect · escape · treachery · flight · abdication
loyalty and commitment
running out onstanding by
Ready to act
supporting · backing up · having someone's back · staying put · hanging in there
responsibility fulfillment
running out onhonoring
Recognizing with respect
following through · fulfilling · seeing through · making good on · shouldering