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cast a shadow

idiom
Meaning

To dampen future events.


Examples
SIMPLE

His bad mood casts a shadow over the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The sudden news of the budget cuts cast a shadow over our plans for the company retreat.

COMPLEX

The lingering scandal cast a shadow over the candidate's campaign, making it difficult for her to regain the trust of the voters.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  2. 02

    cast a chill

    To provoke an uneasy feeling which stops a conversation, as by an uncalled act or word.

  3. 03

    cast aside

    Synonym of discard.

  4. 04

    cast aspersions

    To make damaging or spiteful remarks.

  5. 05

    cast in concrete

    solidly established, very difficult to alter

  6. 06

    cast in someone's teeth

    To accuse someone of something, or reproach them for it.

  7. 07

    cast loose

    To unfasten, loosen, or set free.

  8. 08

    cast of thousands

    A large number of people in one place or carrying out one action.

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