The phrase to be left holding the bag is as widely used as the expression to let the cat out of the bag.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

A person with strange ideas might be described as out in left field.

VOA: special.2009.04.12

The concern is that the supplies will run out pretty quickly and our vehicle will be left stranded.

VOA: standard.2010.01.14

But she cautions that it must be implemented in a manner in which nobody is left out.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24