Hang (one) out to dry In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hang (one) out to dry", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-12 03:08

Meaning of Hang (one) out to dry

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.

Grammar and Usage of Hang (one) out to dry

Verb Forms

  • hang (one) out to dry
  • hangs (one) out to dry
  • hung (one) out to dry
  • hanging (one) out to dry

The verb "hang" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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