Cast your net wide

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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.
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Often appears as...

  • cast your net wide when job hunting
  • cast your net wide when looking for opportunities

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Idiomatic

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Opportunity Seeking

Used when advising someone to explore varied opportunities, not retain a narrow focus.

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To find your passion, cast your net wide across different activities and hobbies.
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Maximize Chances

Emphasizes increasing the likelihood of success by trying more options.

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If you want to win a scholarship, cast your net wide by applying to many programs.
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Strategy Suggestion

Suggests a strategic approach, often used in the context of achieving goals.

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To break into the market, we need to cast our net wide with our advertising.
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