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cast aside

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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.

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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