Question
In each question below, a sentence is given with an
idiom/phrase printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by four alternatives. Find out which option should replace the phrase/idiom given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark 5) as the answer. Instead of keeping his promise of helping me with office work, he just left me Down and dry.Solution
High and dry means neglect .
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