The sailor will cast loose the ropes to start the journey.
cast loose
idiomTo unfasten, loosen, or set free.
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.