The idiom "high and dry" originally referred to ships being stranded or left aground on land when the tide recedes, leaving them in a vulnerable and exposed position. Figuratively, it is used to describe a situation where someone is left without help, support, or assistance, often in a difficult or unfavorable circumstance.

What is the origin of the idiom "high and dry" and when to use it?

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