After the boat capsized, they were left high and dry.
high and mighty
Frequency:
70
%
She always acts high and mighty around her coworkers.
high and low
Frequency:
60
%
He searched high and low for his missing keys.
Idiomatic Expressions for high and dry
Phrase: high and dry
Meaning: left in a difficult situation with no help or support
Usage: After the company went bankrupt, all the employees were left high and dry.