How to pronounce “hang out to dry”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (transitive, idiomatic) To abandon someone who is in need or in danger, especially a colleague or one dependent.
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hang,‎ out,‎ dry.

Practice Nearby Words

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