in limbo

phrase

1

: in a forgotten or ignored place, state, or situation

orphaned children left in limbo in foster homes and institutions

2

: in an uncertain or undecided state or condition

After graduating from college, he was in limbo for a while, trying to decide what to do next.

Examples of in limbo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This means Paramount and Warners could be in limbo until at least September 1, when Parliament returns from its summer break. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 July 2026

James has yet to announce his decision, leaving several remaining league dominoes — such as James Harden’s contract situation in Cleveland — in limbo. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 16 July 2026

The outbreak has not yet been linked to a common source, leaving businesses in sectors like restaurants, grocery stores and agriculture in limbo about both next steps and the outbreak's potential economic impacts. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski, caught in limbo for the last week, didn’t make any plans for the All-Star break. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026