high and dry

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Only the Department of Homeland Security has been left high and dry since the partial government shutdown began Feb. 14, but the disruption still has been significant, given that the department’s agencies include TSA, which runs security checkpoints at U.S. airports.

From MarketWatch

Only DHS has been left high and dry since the partial government shutdown began Feb. 14, but the disruption has been significant, given that the department’s arms include TSA, which runs security checkpoints at U.S. airports.

From MarketWatch

And he does not want to leave his clients high and dry should he die unexpectedly.

From MarketWatch

Only that department is set to get left high and dry once Saturday starts, but that’s still significant given its arms include the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S.

From MarketWatch

"Social care has been left high and dry" by last year's NI changes, says John Paddick.

From BBC