cast aspersions on

cast aspersions on (someone or something)

To talk negatively or unflatteringly about someone or something. I'm sorry to cast aspersions on Julie, but her work ethic is really terrible. She hasn't handed one assignment in on time. Bill says that he doesn't want to cast aspersions on anyone, but he still talks badly about us all the time!

cast aspersions on someone

to make a rude and insulting remark. I resent your casting aspersions on my brother and his ability! It is rude to cast aspersions on people in general.

See also: aspersion, cast, on

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

cast aspersions
cast aspersions on (someone or something)
cast aspersions, to
aspersion
dirty-mouth
bad mouth
bad-mouth
set a great deal by (someone or something)
set much by (someone or something)
poor-mouth

References in periodicals archive

He said: "To cast aspersions on same-sex couples' ability to provide safety and security is profoundly irresponsible."

MP: Kids are 'not safe' in gay families

26 ( ANI ): Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh (RSS) leader Bhayyaji Joshi on Friday urged media to exercise restraint and not cast aspersions on the organisation's stature.

RSS leader urges media to exercise restraint and not cast aspersions on body's stature

Gadkari, while inaugurating BJP's West Bengal unit's website in the state capital Kolkata yesterday cast aspersions on the Congress party, especially its national president Sonia Gandhi.

BJP chief lashes out at Congress over corruption

"I don't want to cast aspersions on anybody involved in it, it was a stupid act.

Prescott's on-screen apology to wife for 'stupid' affair

" As a principal, I allowed to reprimand a child in a case of discipline but I did not slap her, call her names or cast aspersions on her character.

City girl alleges she was slapped by principal

But despite his delight at the outcome, the former Upton Park chief was shocked that Gould cast aspersions on his managerial nous during the hearing.

BOB SCORES OWN GOULD; SPORT CONFIDENTIAL

THE ASSOCIATION of Private Teaching Institutions (SIFK) said yesterday their intention was not to cast aspersions on public school teachers, but simply to uphold the law in their drive to clamp down on illegal private lessons after school hours

Illegal private teaching: all we want is to uphold the law

The tribunal last month heard he cast aspersions on the Derbys' sex life and their son, Edward, 11, following a ticking off from Lady Derby.

Lord Derby right to sack sex slur manager; Tribunal victory for safari park

But then we heard he had cast aspersions on the impartiality of the referee Alain Rolland.

DUSTIN PUTS FOOT IN IT... Dustin Hoffman

How dare this man cast aspersions on the reputations of the good people of our local community?

Letter: You say - Slur on community

I was deeply touched by the troubles of Prof Ayeni, but your prestigious magazine should not be used to cast aspersions on the secretary general, Don McKinnon, or bring the Commonwealth into disrepute by a self-perpetuating professional who only went to town with his allegations when he realised that his contract would not be renewed for another three years on top of the 13 years he had already served at the Commonwealth.

In defence of the Commonwealth

That number may have been surpassed in 2004 alone, when in addition to the cases listed above, six reporters were found in contempt of court for refusing to name sources who cast aspersions on former Los Alamos scientist Wen Ho Lee.

Taking the fifth: when journalists threaten our right to remain silent

And if we could continue, even before the news spreads beyond the scene of the tomb, already the naysayers step in to cast aspersions on the story.

The resurrection of our Lord: March 27, 2005

Some Western diplomats have cast aspersions on the directorate's performance on intelligence matters.

AFGHANISTAN - Feb. 4 - Intelligence Chief Out

Dr Wilson said: "They have cast aspersions on my motives, saying that I am doing this for fun.

Challenger Wilson accuses SNP of dirty tricks

词组	cast aspersions on
释义	cast aspersions on cast aspersions on (someone or something) To talk negatively or unflatteringly about someone or something. I'm sorry to cast aspersions on Julie, but her work ethic is really terrible. She hasn't handed one assignment in on time. Bill says that he doesn't want to cast aspersions on anyone, but he still talks badly about us all the time! See also: aspersion, cast, on Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. cast aspersions on someone to make a rude and insulting remark. I resent your casting aspersions on my brother and his ability! It is rude to cast aspersions on people in general. See also: aspersion, cast, on McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: cast aspersions cast aspersions on (someone or something) cast aspersions, to aspersion dirty-mouth bad mouth bad-mouth set a great deal by (someone or something) set much by (someone or something) poor-mouth References in periodicals archive He said: "To cast aspersions on same-sex couples' ability to provide safety and security is profoundly irresponsible." MP: Kids are 'not safe' in gay families 26 ( ANI ): Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh (RSS) leader Bhayyaji Joshi on Friday urged media to exercise restraint and not cast aspersions on the organisation's stature. RSS leader urges media to exercise restraint and not cast aspersions on body's stature Gadkari, while inaugurating BJP's West Bengal unit's website in the state capital Kolkata yesterday cast aspersions on the Congress party, especially its national president Sonia Gandhi. BJP chief lashes out at Congress over corruption "I don't want to cast aspersions on anybody involved in it, it was a stupid act. Prescott's on-screen apology to wife for 'stupid' affair " As a principal, I allowed to reprimand a child in a case of discipline but I did not slap her, call her names or cast aspersions on her character. City girl alleges she was slapped by principal But despite his delight at the outcome, the former Upton Park chief was shocked that Gould cast aspersions on his managerial nous during the hearing. BOB SCORES OWN GOULD; SPORT CONFIDENTIAL THE ASSOCIATION of Private Teaching Institutions (SIFK) said yesterday their intention was not to cast aspersions on public school teachers, but simply to uphold the law in their drive to clamp down on illegal private lessons after school hours Illegal private teaching: all we want is to uphold the law The tribunal last month heard he cast aspersions on the Derbys' sex life and their son, Edward, 11, following a ticking off from Lady Derby. Lord Derby right to sack sex slur manager; Tribunal victory for safari park But then we heard he had cast aspersions on the impartiality of the referee Alain Rolland. DUSTIN PUTS FOOT IN IT... Dustin Hoffman How dare this man cast aspersions on the reputations of the good people of our local community? Letter: You say - Slur on community I was deeply touched by the troubles of Prof Ayeni, but your prestigious magazine should not be used to cast aspersions on the secretary general, Don McKinnon, or bring the Commonwealth into disrepute by a self-perpetuating professional who only went to town with his allegations when he realised that his contract would not be renewed for another three years on top of the 13 years he had already served at the Commonwealth. In defence of the Commonwealth That number may have been surpassed in 2004 alone, when in addition to the cases listed above, six reporters were found in contempt of court for refusing to name sources who cast aspersions on former Los Alamos scientist Wen Ho Lee. Taking the fifth: when journalists threaten our right to remain silent And if we could continue, even before the news spreads beyond the scene of the tomb, already the naysayers step in to cast aspersions on the story. The resurrection of our Lord: March 27, 2005 Some Western diplomats have cast aspersions on the directorate's performance on intelligence matters. AFGHANISTAN - Feb. 4 - Intelligence Chief Out Dr Wilson said: "They have cast aspersions on my motives, saying that I am doing this for fun. Challenger Wilson accuses SNP of dirty tricks
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