Cast a long shadow meaning
What does the saying 'Cast a long shadow' mean?
Idiom: Cast a long shadow
Meaning:
Something or someone that casts a long shadow has considerable influence on other people or events.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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