High and dry Your Teacher 12 years ago If you leave someone high and dry, you leave them unsupported and helpless. In this photo this boat has been left high and dry - literally. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Print (Opens in new window) Print Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email High and DryDateMay 18,In relation toEnglish idiomInteresting Fact - The Amazon RiverDateJuly 19,In relation toVocabularyEnglish In Use - 'His Royal Dryness'DateMarch 18,In relation toEnglish in the news