cast a shadow over (some place)

cast a shadow over (some place)

To fill a place with sadness, grief, dread, or any strong negative emotion. The child's sudden death cast a dark shadow over the house. The dictator's ascension to power has cast a shadow over the country.
See also: cast, over, shadow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a lump in the throat
  • a lump in your throat
  • pierce
  • pierce (one's) heart
  • pierce someone's heart
  • pierced
  • piercing
  • bring a lump to (one's) throat
  • come home by Weeping Cross
  • weeping