spread (one's) 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:
  • fan out
  • far and wide
  • spread the word
  • spread like wildfire
  • spread like wildfire, to
  • spread
  • all over the lot
  • don't tell tales out of school
  • never tell tales out of school
  • hell's half acre