leave someone high and dry

(困っている人を)見放す、見捨てる

Ex

  • All my workers quit and left me high and dry.
  • Paying the bills always leaves me high and dry.

Reference source

  • https://eow.alc.co.jp/search?q=leave+someone+high+and+dry
  • https://www.meandusa.com/leave-high-and-dry/