Cast (one's) net wide In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "cast (one's) net wide", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-01-19 01:01

Meaning of Cast (one's) net wide

Synonyms:

spread one's net wide

Cast (one's) net wide phrase

To think about or try various options when you are looking for something.

 

The cops are casting their nets wide in the hope of catching the escaped prisoner.

My company is casting its net wide to find the marketing expert most likely to propose the best plan to generate massive sales.

Grammar and Usage of Cast (one's) net wide

Verb Forms

  • castting (one's) net wide

The verb "cast" must be conjugated according to its tense.

 

Origin of Cast (one's) net wide

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

 

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(as) deaf as a post
Very deaf, completely deaf
Example: Her grandmother is a sweet old lady, but she's as deaf as a post.
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