cast out (B2)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /kæst aʊt/
Definition
Forcibly expel or reject someone from a group, place, or society.
Examples
The villagers cast out the stranger because he refused to follow their local customs.
She felt cast out by her own family after choosing to pursue a career they disapproved of.
In ancient times, those who broke the law were often cast out into the wilderness to fend for themselves.
How to Use cast out
- cast out of (prepositional phrase)
- To be removed from a specific location or group. — "He was cast out of the organization for violating the code of conduct."
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