high and dry

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high and dry — idiom

1. in a difficult situation without help or the things that you need

1.idiom
Definition

in a difficult situation without help or the things that you need

Example

When the bus broke down in the middle of nowhere, the passengers were left high and dry.

2. Left in a position out of the water, usually referring to a boat or ship.

2.idiom
Definition

Left in a position out of the water, usually referring to a boat or ship.

Example

The fishing boat was left high and dry on the rocks.

After the tide went out, the kayak sat high and dry.