Cast your net wide
phrase
Try many different things because you hope that one of them will succeed.
When applying for jobs, it's usually best to cast your net wide.
Often appears as...
- cast your net wide when job hunting
- cast your net wide when looking for opportunities
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To consider a variety of possible candidates for a role or position.
The company decided to cast its net wide in its search for a new CEO.
Often appears as...
- cast your net wide when hiring
- cast your net wide when seeking to fill a role
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Try many different things because you hope that one of them will succeed.
When applying for jobs, it's usually best to cast your net wide.
Often appears as...
- cast your net wide when job hunting
- cast your net wide when looking for opportunities
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To consider a variety of possible candidates for a role or position.
The company decided to cast its net wide in its search for a new CEO.
Often appears as...
- cast your net wide when hiring
- cast your net wide when seeking to fill a role
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunity Seeking
Used when advising someone to explore varied opportunities, not retain a narrow focus.
To find your passion, cast your net wide across different activities and hobbies.
Pro Tip 2/3Maximize Chances
Emphasizes increasing the likelihood of success by trying more options.
If you want to win a scholarship, cast your net wide by applying to many programs.
Pro Tip 3/3Strategy Suggestion
Suggests a strategic approach, often used in the context of achieving goals.
To break into the market, we need to cast our net wide with our advertising.
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunity Seeking
Used when advising someone to explore varied opportunities, not retain a narrow focus.
To find your passion, cast your net wide across different activities and hobbies.
Pro Tip 2/3Maximize Chances
Emphasizes increasing the likelihood of success by trying more options.
If you want to win a scholarship, cast your net wide by applying to many programs.
Pro Tip 3/3Strategy Suggestion
Suggests a strategic approach, often used in the context of achieving goals.
To break into the market, we need to cast our net wide with our advertising.
Pro Tip 1/3Opportunity Seeking
Used when advising someone to explore varied opportunities, not retain a narrow focus.
To find your passion, cast your net wide across different activities and hobbies.
Pro Tip 2/3Maximize Chances
Emphasizes increasing the likelihood of success by trying more options.
If you want to win a scholarship, cast your net wide by applying to many programs.
Pro Tip 3/3Strategy Suggestion
Suggests a strategic approach, often used in the context of achieving goals.
To break into the market, we need to cast our net wide with our advertising.
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