cast aside

• Etwas oder jemanden als unerwünscht, nutzlos oder nicht mehr gebraucht beiseiteschieben, verwerfen oder aufgeben.

To discard, abandon, or reject someone or something as unwanted or no longer useful.

1. Discard or rejectB2formal

   To get rid of something or someone because it is no longer useful or wanted.

   Verwerfen

   • She cast aside her old clothes after buying new ones.
   • The company cast aside the outdated policies.
   • He cast aside his fears and took the leap.

2. Ignore or abandonB2formal

   To stop considering or paying attention to something or someone.

   Beiseiteschieben

   • They cast aside all doubts and proceeded with the plan.
   • She cast aside her pride and asked for help.
   • The team cast aside their differences to work together.