Pronunciation: /haɪ ənd draɪ/
adjective describing a situation where someone is left in a difficult or helpless position
A1 The boat was left high and dry on the shore.
A2 After missing the last bus, she was left high and dry with no way to get home.
B1 The company went bankrupt, leaving its employees high and dry without any warning.
B2 The sudden cancellation of the flight left passengers high and dry with no alternative transportation options.
C1 The government's failure to provide assistance left the community high and dry in the aftermath of the natural disaster.
C2 The lack of support from his friends and family left him high and dry in his time of need.
adverb in a manner that leaves someone in a difficult or helpless position
A1 The boat was left high and dry on the shore.
A2 After missing the last bus, she was left high and dry in the middle of nowhere.
B1 The company's sudden closure left many employees high and dry without a job.
B2 The hikers were caught in a storm and left high and dry without any shelter.
C1 The government's decision to cut funding left the community high and dry without essential services.
C2 The unexpected bankruptcy of the company left investors high and dry with significant financial losses.
formal The boat was left high and dry on the shore after the tide went out.
informal I was left high and dry when my friend didn't show up to give me a ride.
slang Don't worry, I won't leave you high and dry at the party.
figurative After losing his job, he felt high and dry with no source of income.
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