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high and low

Idioms  

  1. Everywhere, as in We searched high and low but couldn't find the ring, or He hunted high and low for a parking space.

Example Sentences

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A horse's whinny may sound like a single call, but it is actually a blend of both high and low frequencies.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

Australia's fire danger ratings scale has four levels, with catastrophic being the highest level, followed by extreme, high and low.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

“This is the story of my ancestors. And I’ve been looking high and low for this.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025

The other applies to home upgrades that include windows, doors and sealants that can better insulate a home from high and low temperatures.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 10, 2025

They wandered high and low, looking for people, and they found nothing.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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