High and low Meaning in English
expression
ˈhaɪ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɫoʊ
HYE-and-LOH or HYE-uhnd-LOH
hˈaɪ/ /ˈænd/ /lˈəʊ
HYE-and-LOH or HYE-and-LOH
Definition
'High and low' is an expression that means everywhere, in all places, or searching in every possible location.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and common in spoken and written English. It is especially used with verbs like 'search,' 'look,' or 'seek.' Not used for physical height but describes thoroughness in searching everywhere. Avoid confusing it with literal meanings of 'high' or 'low.'
Spanish: por todas partes - en todos ladosPortuguese (BR): em todo lugar - em todos os cantosPortuguese (PT): por todo o lado - em todo o ladoChinese (Simplified): 到处 - 无处不在Chinese (Traditional): 到處 - 無處不在Hindi: हर जगह - ऊपर नीचेArabic: في كل مكان - في جميع الأنحاءBengali: সর্বত্র - খুঁজে খুঁজেRussian: повсюду - вездеJapanese: 隅から隅まで - どこもかしこもVietnamese: khắp nơi - mọi ngóc ngáchKorean: 샅샅이 - 여기저기Turkish: her yerde - dört bir yandaUrdu: ہر جگہ - کونے کونے میںIndonesian: ke mana-mana - ke seluruh tempat
Example Sentences
I looked high and low for my keys.
basic
She searched high and low for her lost dog.
basic
We searched high and low for the missing book.
basic
I've checked high and low, but I can't find my phone anywhere.
natural
They searched high and low for the perfect gift.
natural
We tried high and low to solve the problem, but nothing worked.
natural