You’re watching Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for January 20.

National Disc Jockey Day

Today’s word is net, spelled n-e-t.

net /net/ noun

cast/spread one's net wide idiom

to try many different things so that one will have the best chance of finding what one wants

Companies are casting their nets wide in search of young, talented employees.

Record companies are casting their nets wide in search of new talent.

safety net noun

something that provides security against misfortune or difficulty

The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.

State support should provide a safety net for the very poor.

slip/fall through the net idiom

to fail to be noticed or included with others

There are plenty of talented players who slip through the net and never get to play professionally.