in the picture

in the picture

Informed or up to date (about something); involved in or aware of what is going on. Just make sure you keep the boss in the picture about the status of the project. The kids' father is back in the picture for the moment, but I'm not sure if I can rely on him.
See also: picture
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*in the picture

Fig. well-informed; aware of what is going on. (*Typically: be ~; keep someone ~; put someone~.) Please, keep me fully in the picture. John found out about the plan. He's in the picture, so take care.
See also: picture
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in the picture

1. If someone is in the picture, they are involved in the situation you are talking about. I was in the picture from the beginning. Once the former professor was in the picture, no one ever again attempted to mess with Mitch Johnson.
2. If you are in the picture for something such as a job or a prize, you are likely to get it. The actress is in the picture for an Oscar. He told me that Annabella was back in the picture. She was the best one they could find for the job. Compare with put someone in the picture.
See also: picture
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

in the picture

fully informed about something.
See also: picture
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in/out of the ˈpicture

(informal) involved/not involved in a situation: Morris is likely to win, with Jones out of the picture now.
See also: of, out, picture
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • too many cooks spoil the broth
  • too many cooks spoil the soup
  • too many cooks spoil the stew
  • (someone) is not going to thank you for (something)
  • boss
  • boss man
  • boss lady
  • a share/slice of the cake
  • a slice of the cake
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