What's the difference between them? A man was talking to another person while the elections were being held. I overheard them. But I'm confused here. English is not my mother language and I have always heard people saying 'did you vote for someone', not did you 'cast a vote for someone '.
Learn English – Difference between ‘voting’ and ‘casting a vote’
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Best Answer
"Casting a vote" is now a "figure of speech" for voting.
In the old days, one would vote by filling out a paper ballet, and "casting it" into a voting receptacle.
But nowadays, votes are recorded electronically.