high and dry
成語所屬單字dry
high and dry — 慣用語
1. in a difficult situation without help or the things that you need
1.慣用語
釋義
in a difficult situation without help or the things that you need
例句
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.慣用語
釋義
擱淺，高出水面
Left in a position out of the water, usually referring to a boat or ship.
例句
The fishing boat was left high and dry on the rocks.
After the tide went out, the kayak sat high and dry.