November 06, 2008
Common Everyday Phrases
searched high and low
every nook and cranny
nowhere to be found
Arthur: "Amy, I can't find my briefcase, and I'm late for work! Have you seen it?"
Amy: "No, Arthur, I haven't. Have you checked your office?"
Arthur: "I've searched high and low in every nook and cranny and it's nowhere to be found!""
Amy: (coming out of Arthur's office)"I believe this is what you're looking for? It was under your coat."
Arthur: "Now why did you hide my briefcase under my coat? Well, anyway, you're forgiven. Goodbye, Dear!"
searched high and low
looked everywhere
every nook and cranny
every corner and crack; in other words, everywhere
nowhere to be found
not able to be found
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