cast one's lot with
cast (one's) lot with (someone or something)
To join and steadfastly support another person or group. As soon as news of the CEO's scandal becomes public, I doubt that big investor will want to cast her lot with us. Don't worry, Mom—I really don't care about casting my lot with the cool kids at school.
See also: cast, lot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
cast one's lot with
Also, cast or throw in one's lot with . Join or side with, no matter what the outcome, as in Bill cast his lot with the new company. [First half of 1500s]
See also: cast, lot
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- cast (one's) lot with (someone or something)
- cast lot with
- throw in (one's) lot with (someone or something)
- throw in your lot with
- throw in your lot with somebody
- throw in your lot with someone
- to a person
- blow (something) wide open
- blow something wide open
- blow wide open