Directions: For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given underlined in the sentence. Kanika was left high and dry by her friends when she lost all her money.

Step-by-step solution

High and dry: without resources or help. Ex. Your family would be left high and dry by the death of the breadwinner. Synonyms : destitute, bereft, helpless, without help, without assistance, without resources, in the lurch, in difficulties, forsaken, abandoned , stranded, marooned, etc. Option A is hence the correct answer.