cast over

idiom expression

The phrase "cast over" has multiple idiomatic meanings, often related to spreading or projecting something across an area, whether it be thoughts, influence, or a physical action.

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Definition

B2Thought

(idiomatic)To consider or think deeply about something.

Example

She cast over the decision for hours before making up her mind.

C1Emotion

(figurative)To spread a sense of doom or negativity about a subject.

Example

The tragic news cast over the entire community, leaving everyone in a state of sorrow.

B2Attention

(idiomatic)To direct one's focus or attention towards something.

Example

He cast his eyes over the document to find any errors.

C1Fishing

(technical)To throw a fishing line into another fisher's area or so as to cross their line.

Example

Be careful not to cast over another angler's line when fishing in crowded areas.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cast over":

cast about cast up cast anchor cast away cast off cast down cast adrift cast a shadow throw over casting couch fan cast throw on cast in someone's teeth throw about put over sling out throw in