cast loose
To unfasten, loosen, or set free.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The sailor will cast loose the ropes to start the journey.”
“After the storm passed, the captain ordered the crew to cast loose the boat from the dock.”
“With a final, decisive motion, he cast loose the heavy chains that had anchored his vessel to the harbor for so many years.”
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all bedlam breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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cast a chill
To provoke an uneasy feeling which stops a conversation, as by an uncalled act or word.
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cast a shadow
To dampen future events.
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cast aside
Synonym of discard.
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cast aspersions
To make damaging or spiteful remarks.
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cast in concrete
solidly established, very difficult to alter
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cast in someone's teeth
To accuse someone of something, or reproach them for it.
Last updated August 10, 2026