twist in the wind

phrase

: to be left to face a difficult situation without support or help

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“Twist in the wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twist%20in%20the%20wind. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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