Meanings
How to pronounce "high and dry":
AU
Left out of water, stranded on a beach, or in the stocks for repair, or in dry dock.
Abandoned, stranded, helpless.
Associated with the high church (the Church of England and other Anglican traditions, in reference to their "high" political position in England and "dry"/austere mode of worship), as opposed to the "low and slow" Evangelical party and the "broad and shallow" broad church.
With no condiments.
Example Sentences
1
The boat was left high and dry when the tide went out.
2
After the company went bankrupt, the employees were left high and dry with no jobs.
3
The hikers were stranded high and dry when their guide got lost.
4
When the power went out, we were left high and dry without any electricity.
5
The runner was left high and dry when his shoelaces came untied during the race.
