cast aside
Definition of cast aside
: to stop thinking about (something) She tried to cast aside her worries and enjoy the party. She cast all thoughts of making the trip aside.
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
: to cause to move or send forth by throwing
: direct
: to put forth
: an act of casting
: something that happens as a result of chance
: a throw of dice
: to or toward the side
: away from others or into privacy
: out of the way especially for future use : away
: an utterance not meant to be heard by someone
: an actor's speech heard by the audience but supposedly not by other characters
: a comment or discussion that does not relate directly to the main subject being discussed : digression
: beyond, past
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