Phrase guide

high and low

adv · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

Everywhere; all over the place.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

  • He searched high and low for the car keys, through every room in the house.

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2

adv

Meaning 2

Wholly; entirely.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, not-comparable, obsolete

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3

noun

Meaning 3

People of high rank or status.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, obsolete

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4

adverb

Meaning 4

everywhere

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • searched high and low

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History

Etymology

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