"Left holding the bag" is an idiom that refers to being unfairly blame or responsible for something that was not your fault. The antonyms for this phrase could be having control over a situation, being cleared of blame or responsibility, or having support from others. Words like "saved," "assisted," or "rescued" could also serve as antonyms, indicating that a person was helped and not left alone to bear the burden of their problems. Other antonyms for "left holding the bag" might be "justly compensated," "fairly treated," or "adequately supported." Regardless of the antonym used, the phrase "left holding the bag" denotes negative connotations, so the antonyms should imply positive or neutral outcomes.