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  1. 18-Jun-2004, 13:15 #1
    Francois
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    Default To leave sb high and dry

    I know what it means, but where does the expression come from?

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  2. 18-Jun-2004, 13:37 #2
    Tdol
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    It comes from sailing, I believe, when boats can't get into the water.
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