Cast doubts on (someone or something)
To cause someone or something to be doubted or not believed. The first witness at the trial cast doubts on what the main witness said.
Cast one’s vote
To vote. We arrived early to cast our vote in the election.
Catch (someone) napping
To find someone asleep, to find someone unprepared for something. The boss caught the employee napping and became very angry.
Cast in the same mold
To be very similar. The two sisters were cast in the same mold and were almost identical.
Cast one’s lot in with (someone)
To join with someone and accept whatever happens - good or bad. The woman cast her lot in with the new company and worked hard to make it a... Read more →
Catch (someone) off balance
To surprise someone who is not prepared. We were caught off balance when we discovered that we had no business license.
Carve out a niche
To create a speciality or product or market that nobody else has. The company was able to carve out a niche for their product among university... Read more →
Carry through with (something)
To put a plan into action. The company carried through with its plan to open a new factory.
Catch (someone) off guard
To catch a person at a time of carelessness. I was caught off guard when the teacher asked me about my homework.
Carry a lot of weight with (someone or something)
To be very influential with someone or with a group of people. The man's education and experience carry a lot of weight in the university.