cast/spread your net wide

cast (one's) net wide

To consider a variety of options. I always encourage my students to cast their nets wide when contemplating potential careers.
See also: cast, net, wide

spread (one's) net wide

To consider a variety of options. I always encourage my students to spread their nets wide when contemplating potential careers.
See also: net, spread, wide
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cast/spread your net ˈwide

consider a wide range of possibilities or cover a large area, especially to try to find somebody/something: Unless we spread our net a bit wider, this company will never get enough business.
See also: cast, net, spread, wide
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • cast (one's) net wide
  • cast a glance
  • cast up
  • be cast in a (some kind of) mold
  • be cast in a mould
  • mold
  • mould
  • cast the gorge at
  • cast the gorge at (something)
  • cast off