Hang (one) out to dry American British verb phrase
To punish, condemn, or force someone to suffer unfairly without attempting to assist them
He said he was my soulmate, but when I failed to sign a new contract with clients, he hung me out to dry!
I felt I had been hung out to dry by my new manager though I commit a small mistake.
The president criticizes Jack strictly and hangs him out to dry.
The verb "hang" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.