Meaning of the word "old sins cast long shadows" in English
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old sins cast long shadows
US /oʊld sɪnz kæst lɔŋ ˈʃædoʊz/
UK /əʊld sɪnz kɑːst lɒŋ ˈʃædəʊz/
Idiom
past misdeeds or mistakes often have long-lasting negative consequences that affect the present or future
Example:
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The politician's career ended because old sins cast long shadows.
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He tried to start over, but old sins cast long shadows.