cast aside



cast someone aside

 and cast someone off; cast someone away
Fig. to dispose of someone; to reject or discard someone. He simply cast his wife aside, and that was it.
See also: aside, cast

cast something aside

 and cast something off; cast something away
to throw something away. You can't just cast aside a new coat that you've only worn once.
See also: aside, cast

cast aside

v.
1. To throw or push something or someone out of the way: I cast my coat aside so that he could sit down. She cast aside the boxes in front of the door.
2. To reject or disregard something or someone: The commander cast aside all caution and ordered the troops to charge the fort. I knew you would cast me aside once you became famous.
See also: aside, cast

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GlendaGLEN-dəWelsh, English
MurrayMUR-eeScottish, English
Eusebios-Ancient Greek
Severina-Italian, Portuguese, Croatian, German, Ancient Roman
Laurissalə-RIS-əEnglish (Rare)
Wymond-Medieval English