high and low

adverb

Examples of high and low in a Sentence

I've been looking high and low for my glasses.
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Word History

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high and low was in 1525

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“High and low.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20and%20low. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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