Id | in_the_loop_440 |
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Idiom | LEAVE (SOMEONE) HIGH AND DRY |
Definition | abandoned or stranded; helpless |
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Cross-Refs | Synonyms: leave (someone) in the lurch Similar to: leave (someone) holding the bag |
Extra Info | The expression probably originates from the idea of a ship stranded on high ground, leaving it out of water (dry). |
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