High and low

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Search Intensively

Used when someone has looked everywhere they can think of.

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He searched high and low for a birthday gift for his wife.

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Missing Items

Often used when looking for lost or misplaced items.

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Julia looked high and low for her glasses.

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Possible Efforts

Expresses that all possible efforts have been made in doing something.

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They went high and low to find the best deal.

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