high and dry
idiomAbandoned, stranded, helpless.
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come hell or high water
Regardless of the hardships; no matter what difficulties may arise.
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dry behind the ears
Seasoned or experienced; mature, especially with respect to judgment.
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dry eye
An eye which is not crying, i.e. someone emotionally unmoved.
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Dry January
A popular health challenge where a person abstains from alcohol for the entire month of January.
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dry one's eyes
To cease crying.
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dry out
To (cause to) sober up; to cease to be drunk; to quit using drugs or alcohol.
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dry run
A practice or rehearsal; especially, one that goes through all the motions of a physical process but without the raw material or workpiece present.
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dry up and blow away
To go away; to disappear.