cast (one's) lot with (someone or something)
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
To join or side with for better or worse.
See also: cast, lot
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- cast lot with
- cast one's 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