cast one's vote
To vote for something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I will cast my vote for the new candidate today.”
“Citizens lined up at the local school early this morning to cast their votes in the national election.”
“After months of intense political debate, the representative finally stepped forward to cast her vote on the controversial piece of legislation.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026