cast adrift
The phrase "cast adrift" originates from nautical contexts but is widely used metaphorically to describe situations of abandonment or lack of direction.
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Definition
B2Nautical
(literal)To set a ship or person afloat on the water without control or direction.
Example
- The sailors were cast adrift after their ship sank in the storm.
B2General
(figurative)To leave someone without support or guidance, often in a difficult or uncertain situation.
Example
- After the company downsized, many employees were cast adrift without any job security.
- When her parents passed away, she was cast adrift and had to learn to manage her finances on her own.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cast adrift":
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