from central casting

US /frəm ˈsɛntrəl ˈkæstɪŋ/

・

UK /frəm ˈsentrəl ˈkɑ:stɪŋ/

C1

idm.Used to describe someone who perfectly fits a stereotype, like a character actor.

He looks like he’s from central casting, the typical tough guy.

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Harmitz argues that they bought to a dozen small roles in Casablanca an understanding and a desperation that could never have come from central casting.
Harmitz argues that they bought to a dozen small roles in Casablanca an understanding and a desperation that could never have come from central casting.

US /frəm ˈsɛntrəl ˈkæstɪŋ/

・

UK /frəm ˈsentrəl ˈkɑ:stɪŋ/

C1

idm.Used to describe someone who perfectly fits a stereotype, like a character actor.

He looks like he’s from central casting, the typical tough guy.

Harmitz argues that they bought to a dozen small roles in Casablanca an understanding and a desperation that could never have come from central casting.
Harmitz argues that they bought to a dozen small roles in Casablanca an understanding and a desperation that could never have come from central casting.