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Idiom: Hang Out To Dry

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How to pronounce "hang out to dry":

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To abandon someone who is in need or in danger, especially a colleague or one dependent.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hang,‎ out,‎ dry.

Example Sentences

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The government bailout only helped the big corporations, leaving small businesses to hang out to dry.

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