cast one's lot in (with someone or something)

cast one's lot in (with someone or something)
cast one's lot in(with someone or something)
to join in with someone or a group. •

He cast his lot in with the others.

She cast in her lot with the others.

She cast in with a questionable crowd.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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