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High and Dry

Part of Speech: Phrase

Senses:

1. Adjective: stranded or left in a difficult or helpless situation without any assistance
2. Adverb: in a stranded or abandoned position; without any help or support

Usage:

1. Adjective:

• After the car broke down, we were left high and dry on the side of the road.
• Being high and dry without any money or resources can be extremely challenging.
• The sudden job loss left him high and dry, unsure of how he would pay his bills.

2. Adverb:

• He left his friend high and dry after promising to assist him with the project.
• The hikers were stranded high and dry when the storm hit and the rescue team couldn't reach them.
• The company closed down, leaving many employees high and dry.

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