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in the lurch vs set phrase

set phrase vs in the lurch

in the lurch is not a noun while set phrase is a noun.

in the lurch is an adverb but set phrase is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
in the lurch No No No Yes
set phrase Yes No No No
in the lurch (noun) set phrase (noun)
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
in the lurch (adverb) set phrase (adverb)
in a difficult or vulnerable position
Difference between in the lurch and set phrase

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