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    high and dry

    US /haɪ ənd draɪ/

    ・

    UK /hai ænd drai/

    A2
    adj.AdjectiveIn a helpless situation; stranded or abandoned.
    After the company went bankrupt, many employees were left high and dry.
    adj.AdjectiveOut of the water; beached.
    The boat was left high and dry on the sand after the tide went out.
    adv.AdverbWithout help or resources; in a difficult situation.
    The con artist left the tourists high and dry, taking all their money.

    Video subtitles

    Gone, Gone, Gone - Phillip Phillips [The Amazing Spider-man 2]

    03:43Gone, Gone, Gone - Phillip Phillips [The Amazing Spider-man 2]
    • When life leaves you high and dry I'll be at your door tonight

      When life leaves you high and dry I'll be at your door tonight

    • When life leaves you high and dry, I'll be at your door tonight if you need help, if you need help.

      When life leaves you high and dry, I'll be at your door tonight if you need help, if you need help.

    A2

    What Is Love (Audio) - Candace Leca x Michael Paglia

    03:38What Is Love (Audio) - Candace Leca x Michael Paglia
    • In a single soul where the love is composed, left high and dry to die, I suppose.

      In a single soul where the love is composed, left high and dry to die, I suppose.

    • left high and dry to die I suppose

      left high and dry to die I suppose

    A2

    A Short History Of Hard Rock in 13 Albums

    16:16A Short History Of Hard Rock in 13 Albums
    • We could have picked so many albums from this era, High and Dry by Def Leppard being another huge one.

      We could have picked so many albums from this era, High and Dry by Def Leppard being another huge one.

    • High and Dry by Def Leppard being another huge one.

      High and Dry by Def Leppard being another huge one.

    B2

    The Netherlands: Beyond Amsterdam

    25:03The Netherlands: Beyond Amsterdam
    • Because of this reclamation, what had been fishing villages on little islands, like Schokland, are now high and dry mounds rising above fertile farmland.

      Because of this reclamation, what had been fishing villages on little islands, like Schokland, are now high and dry mounds rising above fertile farmland.

    • like Schokland -- are now high and dry mounds

      like Schokland -- are now high and dry mounds

    B1

    Phillip Phillips - Gone, Gone, Gone

    03:43Phillip Phillips - Gone, Gone, Gone
    • When life leaves you high and dry I'll be at your door tonight

      When life leaves you high and dry I'll be at your door tonight

    • When life leaves you high and dry, I'll be at your door tonight if you need help, if you need help.

      When life leaves you high and dry, I'll be at your door tonight if you need help, if you need help.

    A2

    Brisbane - City Video Guide

    04:29Brisbane - City Video Guide
    • On a hot day, snorkel around the Tangalooma Rex, or if you'd rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

      On a hot day, snorkel around the Tangalooma Rex, or if you'd rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

    • or if you rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

      or if you rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

    B2

    Brisbane Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

    04:29Brisbane Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
    • On a hot day, snorkel around the Tangalooma Rex, or if you'd rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

      On a hot day, snorkel around the Tangalooma Rex, or if you'd rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

    • or if you rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

      or if you rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

    B2

    Jersey Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia (4K)

    10:56Jersey Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia (4K)
    • and when the tide leaves the boats high and dry, wander across the harbor to St.

      and when the tide leaves the boats high and dry, wander across the harbor to St.

    • And when the tide leaves the boats high and dry,

      And when the tide leaves the boats high and dry,

    B2

    Brisbane, Australia | Expedia.mx

    04:29Brisbane, Australia | Expedia.mx
    • On a hot day, snorkel around the Tangalooma Rex, or if you'd rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

      On a hot day, snorkel around the Tangalooma Rex, or if you'd rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

    • or if you rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

      or if you rather stay high and dry, book a helicopter ride instead.

    B2

    BUYING SECOND HAND LUXURY FROM JAPAN | TRYING THE "BUYEE" SHOPPING SERVICE!!! *risky Gucci haul*

    23:46BUYING SECOND HAND LUXURY FROM JAPAN | TRYING THE "BUYEE" SHOPPING SERVICE!!! *risky Gucci haul*
    • But I figured so that I don't leave you guys you know high and dry, I'll show you one piece of clothing.

      But I figured so that I don't leave you guys you know high and dry, I'll show you one piece of clothing.

    • But I figured so that I don't leave you guys you know high and dry, I'll show you one piece of clothing.

      But I figured so that I don't leave you guys you know high and dry, I'll show you one piece of clothing.

    B1