drop off the radar

drop off the radar

To be ignored or forgotten in favor of something more important; to fall into obscurity or disappear from public view. When the economy crashed, many social welfare projects simply dropped off the radar. The band had a hugely popular single in the 1980s, but they dropped off the radar soon afterward.
See also: drop, off, radar
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • fall off the radar
  • fade from view
  • be left (out) in the cold
  • left out in the cold
  • out in the cold
  • in one ear and out the other
  • disappear into the woodwork
  • fall into oblivion
  • oblivion
  • sink into oblivion
References in periodicals archive
The Geneva II peace talks, which generated a huge amount of media coverage this year, have experienced a steady drop off the radar ever since the last session, when U.N.
"Some of them drop off the radar and end up taking the wrong path, so it is crucial they are taught these life skills and how to socialise with others." | The J.P.
Experience shows that landlords often trust the tenant to maintain the property in good condition without actively checking and in times of recession property maintenance can also drop off the radar.
WHO'S NOT: Somen Tchoyi has been one of several players to drop off the radar lately.
No need to go over the top, just don't let it drop off the radar.
One player who is likely to drop off the radar is Allan McGregor who is expected to sign a new five year deal with Rangers.
"These people are capable of tricking professionals into believing they pose no harm, then they drop off the radar and can commit offences again.
As a region we must recognise that young people are more likely than average not to be in education, employment or training and we can no longer allow young people to leave school and drop off the radar.
Retirement sometimes means clergy drop off the radar. A generation (sometimes a presbytery?) arises that "knows not Joseph." Leaving the area where they have served, while usually a wise move, means losing friends and a familiar neighbourhood.
"But women drop off the radar screen once they've delivered.