Meaning of 'High and dry'
What does the saying 'High and dry' mean?
Idiom: High and dry
Meaning:
If you are left high and dry, you are left alone and given no help at all when you need it.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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