“High and dry”
Definition
Left without help or support.
Examples
Examples
“The cancellation left us high and dry.”
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The cancellation left us _____.Compare with the original example
The cancellation left us high and dry.
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- What does "High and dry" mean?
- "High and dry" means left without help or support.
- How do you use "High and dry" in a sentence?
- Example: "The cancellation left us high and dry."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "High and dry"?
- Оставленный без помощи или поддержки. / Թողնված առանց օգնության կամ աջակցության։