merge into the background

To act or position oneself in such a way as not to be very noticeable to others. Not feeling comfortable as the center of attention, I prompted someone else to start talking and then merged into the background.

merge into the ˈbackground

(of a person) behave quietly when you are with a group of people so that they do not notice you: Nick didn’t say anything during the meeting, and it was obvious that he was desperately trying to merge into the background.

See also: background, merge

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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aint
ain't
not for a second
a round peg in a square hole
a square peg in a round hole
not for a minute
not for a moment
not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant
not for a instant
not by any means

References in periodicals archive

When the objects stay longer, they would gradually merge into the background, which would affect the follow-up application, such as crowd counting or event analysis.

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Details merge into the background, which is often too dark or mottled.

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That need to be camouflaged at certain points, yet to be seen at others, is the basis for the black and white costumes and stage design, so at times the dancers seem to merge into the background at one point, and then stand out later on.

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Laird said: "So many players come from Europe, from Australia, wherever, and tend to just merge into the background.

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For 20 years I tried to merge into the background because I hated how I looked.

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He got onto the stage, read out a speech and posed for photographs but his relief was obvious when he was able to hand over to his managers and merge into the background.

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"It would appear the bishop hoped Mgr Creegan would just agree and merge into the background."

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This decked car park will include a 'green roof' covered in vegetation, thus ensuring the new building will merge into the background.

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A counterfeit portrait is usually limp, lifeless, and flat, and its details merge into the background.

Funny money: counterfeit money seams persist

"The great thing about being gardeners is we merge into the background," says Felicity.

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His ability to merge into the background would have brought admiration from a chameleon.

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For 11 years Steven Minks, 38, targeted hospitals and colleges where he could easily get in and merge into the background in order to snatch thousands of pounds of computer equipment.

Thief delayed vital MRSA research

I wanted to look like everybody else and merge into the background.

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"Grey will make you merge into the background," added Bill.

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And their black colour helps them merge into the background. But one flash of their red tail ensures instant identification.

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词组	merge into the background
释义	merge into the background merge into the background To act or position oneself in such a way as not to be very noticeable to others. Not feeling comfortable as the center of attention, I prompted someone else to start talking and then merged into the background. See also: background, merge Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. merge into the ˈbackground (of a person) behave quietly when you are with a group of people so that they do not notice you: Nick didn’t say anything during the meeting, and it was obvious that he was desperately trying to merge into the background. See also: background, merge Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: aint ain't not for a second a round peg in a square hole a square peg in a round hole not for a minute not for a moment not for a/one minute/moment/second/instant not for a instant not by any means References in periodicals archive When the objects stay longer, they would gradually merge into the background, which would affect the follow-up application, such as crowd counting or event analysis. An improved mixture-of-gaussians background model with frame difference and blob tracking in video stream Details merge into the background, which is often too dark or mottled. Show me the money That need to be camouflaged at certain points, yet to be seen at others, is the basis for the black and white costumes and stage design, so at times the dancers seem to merge into the background at one point, and then stand out later on. R-evolutionary; Rambert unveils ballet inspired by Darwin's theories on nature Laird said: "So many players come from Europe, from Australia, wherever, and tend to just merge into the background. I'D JUST LOVE TO BE ANDY MURRAY OF GOLF; GOLF SPECIAL GOLF SPECIAL ... GOLF SPECIAL: Laird can emulate fellow Scot by booking Ryder Cup spot For 20 years I tried to merge into the background because I hated how I looked. Their cruel jokes made me lose 10 stone; Gill Butcher flew 9,000 miles for a friend's wedding only for some guests to joke about her size. Instead of getting depressed, Gill decided to get slim He got onto the stage, read out a speech and posed for photographs but his relief was obvious when he was able to hand over to his managers and merge into the background. Tata's respect for iconic brands; pounds 1bn CAR DEAL The acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover by an Indian company has worried some traditionalists but Tata is determined to show that the famous brands are in safe hands. Duncan Tift profiles Tata Motors and looks at the man behind the business, Ratan Tata "It would appear the bishop hoped Mgr Creegan would just agree and merge into the background." Shamed cleric in battle to keep flat This decked car park will include a 'green roof' covered in vegetation, thus ensuring the new building will merge into the background. Bristol's 2015 master plan A counterfeit portrait is usually limp, lifeless, and flat, and its details merge into the background. Funny money: counterfeit money seams persist "The great thing about being gardeners is we merge into the background," says Felicity. Drama people: Behind the scenes of R osemary And Thyme; Midsomer Murders meets Gardeners' World - that's the plot of a new TV series starring Felicity Kendal and Pam Ferris. SHOBA VAZIRANI went for a sneak preview as the shooting started.. His ability to merge into the background would have brought admiration from a chameleon. Football: Want-away Fergie blows hero status; Macpherson and Hepburn give it to you straight For 11 years Steven Minks, 38, targeted hospitals and colleges where he could easily get in and merge into the background in order to snatch thousands of pounds of computer equipment. Thief delayed vital MRSA research I wanted to look like everybody else and merge into the background. EDUCATION MATTERS: NEVER MIND THE BULLOCK - Off the rails with fashion-conscious clothing in our schools; Plain speaking from ex-teacher Brenda Bullock "Grey will make you merge into the background," added Bill. Weather girl? I just got the foggiest; THE MIRROR'S JANE RIDLEY JOINS 800 HOPEFULS SEEKING FAME AND FORTUNE AS TV FORECASTERS And their black colour helps them merge into the background. But one flash of their red tail ensures instant identification. Pets and Their People: Redstart loves life in the city; BIRDWATCH
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