high and dry

listen to the pronunciation of high and dry
English - English
Abandoned, helpless
Leave sb high and dry (INFORMAL): Do something which is very inconvenient for someone and put them in a very difficult situation: "They pulled out of the deal at the last minute leaving us high and dry."
up away from the water; stranded, without help
leave somebody high and dry
To abandon somebody; to stop providing assistance at a crucial moment

He just walked out and left her high and dry with two kids and a mortgage.

high and dry
Favorites