词汇 | cast your lot with |
释义 | Idiom cast your lot withcast (your) lot with (someone/something) to choose to share in whatever happens to another person or a group.If I'm going to cast my lot with this team, I'm going to try to make them as good as possible any way I can. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of cast your lot (= to throw dice or other objects as a way of deciding what will happen) 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. cast one's lot withAlso, 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] cast (one's) lot with To join or side with for better or worse. |
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