cast a pall on/over

phrase

: to give (something) an unhappy mood

Their argument cast a pall on the party.

Examples of cast a pall on/over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The allegations against Chavez have cast a pall over his legacy, and the fallout has been swift. — Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026

Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracted in November, according to a private survey released Monday, as soft domestic demand continued to cast a pall over the world’s second-largest economy. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Dec. 2025

The shootings cast a pall on what is normally a jubilant season in the Mississippi countryside, as stifling heat gives way to cooler autumn days and former residents return to reconnect with the community of their youth. — Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025

His idiosyncratic performance in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster earned universal acclaim, even as his untimely death cast a pall over the film. — Danny Horn, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025