Spread your net
verb phrase
Trying a lot of different things to see if any of them are successful.
If you're job hunting, it's usually best to spread your net and apply to lots of different companies.
Often appears as...
- spread your net wide
- spread your net and see
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
Expand your sources of information or influence.
I decided to spread my net and started reading books from different genres.
Often appears as...
- spread your net beyond
- spread your net to gain
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
Trying a lot of different things to see if any of them are successful.
If you're job hunting, it's usually best to spread your net and apply to lots of different companies.
Often appears as...
- spread your net wide
- spread your net and see
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
Expand your sources of information or influence.
I decided to spread my net and started reading books from different genres.
Often appears as...
- spread your net beyond
- spread your net to gain
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Job Strategy
Use for a methodical approach in job searches or opportunities.
She spread her net by attending career fairs and alumni meetups.
Pro Tip 2/3Diverse Attempts
Implies trying various methods, not being restricted to one.
To find his best sport, he spread his net among different athletics clubs.
Pro Tip 3/3Openness
Suggests openness to new experiences or methods.
In her search for a new hobby, she spread her net to include both arts and sports.
Pro Tip 1/3Job Strategy
Use for a methodical approach in job searches or opportunities.
She spread her net by attending career fairs and alumni meetups.
Pro Tip 2/3Diverse Attempts
Implies trying various methods, not being restricted to one.
To find his best sport, he spread his net among different athletics clubs.
Pro Tip 3/3Openness
Suggests openness to new experiences or methods.
In her search for a new hobby, she spread her net to include both arts and sports.
Pro Tip 1/3Job Strategy
Use for a methodical approach in job searches or opportunities.
She spread her net by attending career fairs and alumni meetups.
Pro Tip 2/3Diverse Attempts
Implies trying various methods, not being restricted to one.
To find his best sport, he spread his net among different athletics clubs.
Pro Tip 3/3Openness
Suggests openness to new experiences or methods.
In her search for a new hobby, she spread her net to include both arts and sports.
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