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be lost in the shuffle

To be lost, ignored, or forgotten amid a confusing mix of things or during a chaotic situation. A: "Where's my homework?" B: "Here, it was lost in the shuffle on the kitchen table." There was a lot going on last month, so I'm afraid some of our usual obligations got lost in the shuffle. Don't sit all the way back there, or you'll get lost in the shuffle.

See also: lost, shuffle

lost in the shuffle

Lost, ignored, or forgotten amid a confusing mix of things or during a chaotic situation. A: "Where's my homework?" B: "Here, it was lost in the shuffle on the kitchen table." There was a lot going on last month, so I'm afraid some of our usual obligations got lost in the shuffle. Don't sit all the way back there, or you'll get lost in the shuffle.

See also: lost, shuffle

shuffle off

1. Literally, to leave or depart while dragging or sliding one's feet. The child shuffled off after being scolded by his parents. We all shuffled off back to our desks after the lunch break ended.

2. To leave or depart, especially slowly, gradually, or reluctantly. The party carried on into the night, and people didn't start shuffling off until nearly dawn. The student shuffled off dejectedly out of class after finding out she'd gotten a D on her test.

3. To dispose, get rid, or divest oneself of something, especially in a hasty or evasive manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shuffle" and "off", in which case it is usually followed by "(on)to (someone or something)." The politician has been shuffling off his investments in the company to avoid public perception of corruption. We've been shuffling these tasks off to our smaller teams to allow our bigger teams to focus on our more important projects.

4. To avoid, evade, or neglect something, especially some duty or responsibility. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shuffle" and "off", in which case it is usually followed by "(on)to (someone or something)." We all shuffled off classes for the day and took the train out to Coney Island. It came to light that Bill had been shuffling his reports off onto his secretary so that he could go out drinking.

shuffle off this mortal coil

To die. An allusion to a line in Shakespeare's Hamlet, in which Hamlet muses on what happens to the spirit after death. I've been giving my money away to my children over the past few years—I don't want them squabbling over it when I shuffle off this mortal coil. I heard that Jenkins shuffled off this mortal coil over the weekend.

See also: coil, mortal, off, shuffle, this

shuffle the cards

To rearrange, reorganize, or restructure something, especially an established policy or organization. The team has yet to find consistency in their play style, and it's no wonder with the way the coach keeps shuffling the cards. The new president is looking to shuffle the cards of the previous administrations policies. If we want to fix the issue in this industry, we'll need to do more than just shuffle the cards around a bit.

shuffle the deck

1. Literally, to mix up the playing cards in a deck so as to randomize the order in which they appear. Come on, you've gotta shuffle the deck first, or else we'll just get all the cards in order. The dealer shuffled the deck before we started playing blackjack.

2. By extension, to alter a situation, especially by changing the arrangement of people or things involved, in a new or unpredictable manner. The results of the recent elections have really shuffled the deck in Congress. An exceptionally busy trade period is shuffling the deck for many of the national hockey teams.

shuffle off this mortal coil

Euph. to die. (Often jocular or formal euphemism. Not often used in consoling someone.) Cousin Fred shuffled off this mortal coil after suffering a heart attack. When I shuffle off this mortal coil, I want to go out in style—bells, flowers, and a long, boring funeral.

See also: coil, mortal, off, shuffle, this

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

lost in the shuffle

Failing to stand out among others, as in In that huge economics class Jane's afraid she'll get lost in the shuffle. This metaphoric term alludes to mixing playing cards before dealing them. [c. 1900]

See also: lost, shuffle

shuffle off

1. Get rid of, act evasively, as in They've tried to shuffle off public inquiries about the safety of their planes. This usage, dating from about 1600, also appears in the oft-quoted shuffle off this mortal coil, from Shakespeare's Hamlet (3:1), where it means "become freed from the turmoil of life," that is, "die."

2. Move away reluctantly, dragging one's feet, as in The prisoners shuffled off to their work detail. [Late 1500s]

lost in the shuffle

mainly AMERICAN

If someone or something gets lost in the shuffle, nobody notices them or pays them any attention. A lot of great bands are lost in the shuffle as the record companies try to get the widest market possible. It is quite possible that campaign finance reform will get lost in the shuffle of White House priorities. Note: When packs of cards are properly shuffled (= mixed), it is impossible to know where a particular card is.

See also: lost, shuffle

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

shuffle off this mortal coil

die. literary

Shuffle off this mortal coil is a quotation from Shakespeare 's Hamlet. This mortal coil is sometimes used independently to mean ‘the fact or state of being alive’, with the suggestion that this is a troublesome state, since coil retains here its archaic sense of ‘turmoil’.

1986 Dudley Moore Off-Beat He was just one of a number of distinguished composers who have shuffled off their mortal coil in a variety of unusual ways.

See also: coil, mortal, off, shuffle, this

be (or get) lost in the shuffle

be overlooked or missed in a confused or crowded situation. North American informal

See also: lost, shuffle

shuffle the cards

change policy or direction.

lose somebody/something in the ˈshuffle

(American English) (usually used in the passive) not notice somebody/something or pay attention to somebody/something because of a confusing situation: She was so busy at work, her marriage was getting lost in the shuffle. We feel that if schools are too big, it’s easy for a student to be lost in the shuffle.

See also: lose, shuffle, somebody, something

shuffle off this mortal ˈcoil

(old-fashioned or humorous) die: They believe that when they shuffle off this mortal coil their souls will become stars.This expression comes from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet.

See also: coil, mortal, off, shuffle, this

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

shuffle off

1. To go with short sliding steps, without or barely lifting the feet: The sleepy children shuffled off to bed.

2. To leave; depart: Toward the end of the evening, the guests shuffled off one by one.

3. To rid oneself of something; dispose of or relocate something: I have not been able to shuffle off my embarrassment. The computer program automatically shuffles the outdated files off to another disk.

4. To evade or shirk something, such as a responsibility: He shuffled off his responsibilities and went to the beach. She shuffled her work off onto others because she wasn't feeling well.

lost in the shuffle

Part of a large group and not standing out; lost in the crowd. The term alludes to the thorough mixing of playing cards before dealing, and was transferred to human beings about 1900. A piece by Damon Runyon in Collier’s magazine in 1930 stated, “I find we are about lost in the shuffle of guys with little mustaches.”

See also: lost, shuffle

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

shuffle off this mortal coil

Die. This phrase that appears in Hamlet combines the archaic meaning of two words. “Shuffle” meant “rid,” while “coil” meant “troubles.” As Shakespeare put it, “What dreams may come / When we have shuffled off this mortal coil / Must give us pause.”

See also: coil, mortal, off, shuffle, this

Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price

See also:

be lost in the shuffle
lose somebody/something in the shuffle
lost in the shuffle
lost in the wash
lose to
lose to (someone or something)
get lost
Get lost!
lost on
lost on (one)

References in periodicals archive

CHASING SUCCESS Double Shuffle missed last week's Charlie Hall at Wetherby but can land the big one today

DOUBLE TOP; NEWSBOY'S ITV4 TIPS; Raise a glass to George ace in Wincanton's Badger Ales

for the nano in 2012 and the shuffle in 2010, as well as killing off the

Apple ends its support for the iPod nano and shuffle

This isn't strictly a revival of Shuffle Along; you've written a new book.

Untapped potential: George C. Wolfe revives the story of Shuffle Along, the nearly forgotten 1921 hit that changed the American musical

It credits them with being "among the few writers who refused to go along with the crushing stereotype imposed on them by the white man." Shuffle Along, a comic take on crooked politicians in the American South, was a winner at the box office, and it awed critics and audiences alike, running for more than a year in New York and generating successful touring companies in Boston, Chicago and London.

Shuffling Back to Broadway: the tap musical that helped break down racial barriers in theater returns--with a twist

He said: "The quick shuffle he conducted shows firm intent on solidifying the grip and moving the ministry into a new direction."

Swift ministry shuffle marks Abdel Ghaffar's first day in office

Glass, 43, remembers the Truffle Shuffle, then known as the Truffle Trot, as a kid.

Finishing touch

Shuffle is available to buy at WHSmiths, Amazon, John Lewis, Tesco, ASDA, Waterstones and Toymaster stores nationwide.

WIN a Kurio 10S tablet worth; We love COMPETITIONS

The artist shuffled his way into the hearts of millions of fans with party hit Cupid Shuffle, which inspired the popular dance craze of the same name.

'Cupid' Bernard treat for party-goers

Different types of card shuffles are presented and what magical effects these shuffles produce.

Magical Mathematics

SHOWING WHO'S BEST Liam McAvoy with his winning dalek snowman and his iPod Shuffle prize

DALEK EXTERMINATES THE OPPOSITION TO SNAP UP PRIZE

Shuffle, published by Newcastle-based Tonto Books, won the best fiction prize.

CONGRATULATIONS to Chris Rickaby whose [...]; In brief

Tampa, FL, November 27, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Hungry Tampa Foodies now have an easier way to save money on dining out with Shuffle and Dine Tampa (www.shuffleandinetampa.com).

Tampa Dining Cards Offer Delicious Alternative to Online Deals and Entertainment Coupon Books

NK: Swap Shuffle Share is primarily an online community.

Grow your own way

With a July cabinet shuffle expected and Defence Minister Peter MacKay being named as one of the ministers rumoured to be moved, the question of who will replace MacKay at the helm of the Department of National Defence is swirling around Ottawa.

Who will be the next minister of national defence?

27 June 2011 - US gaming supplier Shuffle Master Inc (NASDAQ:SHFL) said on Wednesday it had dropped plans to buy Gibraltar-based Ongame Network Ltd, a poker solutions provider to online gaming operators, due to difficult market conditions in Europe.

Shuffle Master walks away from Ongame Network deal

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释义	shuffle be lost in the shuffle To be lost, ignored, or forgotten amid a confusing mix of things or during a chaotic situation. A: "Where's my homework?" B: "Here, it was lost in the shuffle on the kitchen table." There was a lot going on last month, so I'm afraid some of our usual obligations got lost in the shuffle. Don't sit all the way back there, or you'll get lost in the shuffle. See also: lost, shuffle lost in the shuffle Lost, ignored, or forgotten amid a confusing mix of things or during a chaotic situation. A: "Where's my homework?" B: "Here, it was lost in the shuffle on the kitchen table." There was a lot going on last month, so I'm afraid some of our usual obligations got lost in the shuffle. Don't sit all the way back there, or you'll get lost in the shuffle. See also: lost, shuffle shuffle off 1. Literally, to leave or depart while dragging or sliding one's feet. The child shuffled off after being scolded by his parents. We all shuffled off back to our desks after the lunch break ended. 2. To leave or depart, especially slowly, gradually, or reluctantly. The party carried on into the night, and people didn't start shuffling off until nearly dawn. The student shuffled off dejectedly out of class after finding out she'd gotten a D on her test. 3. To dispose, get rid, or divest oneself of something, especially in a hasty or evasive manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shuffle" and "off", in which case it is usually followed by "(on)to (someone or something)." The politician has been shuffling off his investments in the company to avoid public perception of corruption. We've been shuffling these tasks off to our smaller teams to allow our bigger teams to focus on our more important projects. 4. To avoid, evade, or neglect something, especially some duty or responsibility. A noun or pronoun can be used between "shuffle" and "off", in which case it is usually followed by "(on)to (someone or something)." We all shuffled off classes for the day and took the train out to Coney Island. It came to light that Bill had been shuffling his reports off onto his secretary so that he could go out drinking. See also: off, shuffle shuffle off this mortal coil To die. An allusion to a line in Shakespeare's Hamlet, in which Hamlet muses on what happens to the spirit after death. I've been giving my money away to my children over the past few years—I don't want them squabbling over it when I shuffle off this mortal coil. I heard that Jenkins shuffled off this mortal coil over the weekend. See also: coil, mortal, off, shuffle, this shuffle the cards To rearrange, reorganize, or restructure something, especially an established policy or organization. The team has yet to find consistency in their play style, and it's no wonder with the way the coach keeps shuffling the cards. The new president is looking to shuffle the cards of the previous administrations policies. If we want to fix the issue in this industry, we'll need to do more than just shuffle the cards around a bit. See also: card, shuffle shuffle the deck 1. Literally, to mix up the playing cards in a deck so as to randomize the order in which they appear. Come on, you've gotta shuffle the deck first, or else we'll just get all the cards in order. The dealer shuffled the deck before we started playing blackjack. 2. By extension, to alter a situation, especially by changing the arrangement of people or things involved, in a new or unpredictable manner. The results of the recent elections have really shuffled the deck in Congress. An exceptionally busy trade period is shuffling the deck for many of the national hockey teams. See also: deck, shuffle Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. shuffle off this mortal coil Euph. to die. (Often jocular or formal euphemism. Not often used in consoling someone.) Cousin Fred shuffled off this mortal coil after suffering a heart attack. When I shuffle off this mortal coil, I want to go out in style—bells, flowers, and a long, boring funeral. See also: coil, mortal, off, shuffle, this McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. lost in the shuffle Failing to stand out among others, as in In that huge economics class Jane's afraid she'll get lost in the shuffle. This metaphoric term alludes to mixing playing cards before dealing them. [c. 1900] See also: lost, shuffle shuffle off 1. Get rid of, act evasively, as in They've tried to shuffle off public inquiries about the safety of their planes. This usage, dating from about 1600, also appears in the oft-quoted shuffle off this mortal coil, from Shakespeare's Hamlet (3:1), where it means "become freed from the turmoil of life," that is, "die." 2. Move away reluctantly, dragging one's feet, as in The prisoners shuffled off to their work detail. [Late 1500s] See also: off, shuffle The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. lost in the shuffle mainly AMERICAN If someone or something gets lost in the shuffle, nobody notices them or pays them any attention. A lot of great bands are lost in the shuffle as the record companies try to get the widest market possible. It is quite possible that campaign finance reform will get lost in the shuffle of White House priorities. Note: When packs of cards are properly shuffled (= mixed), it is impossible to know where a particular card is. See also: lost, shuffle Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. shuffle off this mortal coil die. literary Shuffle off this mortal coil is a quotation from Shakespeare 's Hamlet. This mortal coil is sometimes used independently to mean ‘the fact or state of being alive’, with the suggestion that this is a troublesome state, since coil retains here its archaic sense of ‘turmoil’. 1986 Dudley Moore Off-Beat He was just one of a number of distinguished composers who have shuffled off their mortal coil in a variety of unusual ways. See also: coil, mortal, off, shuffle, this be (or get) lost in the shuffle be overlooked or missed in a confused or crowded situation. North American informal See also: lost, shuffle shuffle the cards change policy or direction. See also: card, shuffle Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary lose somebody/something in the ˈshuffle (American English) (usually used in the passive) not notice somebody/something or pay attention to somebody/something because of a confusing situation: She was so busy at work, her marriage was getting lost in the shuffle. We feel that if schools are too big, it’s easy for a student to be lost in the shuffle. See also: lose, shuffle, somebody, something shuffle off this mortal ˈcoil (old-fashioned or humorous) die: They believe that when they shuffle off this mortal coil their souls will become stars.This expression comes from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. See also: coil, mortal, off, shuffle, this Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary shuffle off v. 1. To go with short sliding steps, without or barely lifting the feet: The sleepy children shuffled off to bed. 2. To leave; depart: Toward the end of the evening, the guests shuffled off one by one. 3. To rid oneself of something; dispose of or relocate something: I have not been able to shuffle off my embarrassment. The computer program automatically shuffles the outdated files off to another disk. 4. To evade or shirk something, such as a responsibility: He shuffled off his responsibilities and went to the beach. She shuffled her work off onto others because she wasn't feeling well. See also: off, shuffle The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. lost in the shuffle Part of a large group and not standing out; lost in the crowd. The term alludes to the thorough mixing of playing cards before dealing, and was transferred to human beings about 1900. A piece by Damon Runyon in Collier’s magazine in 1930 stated, “I find we are about lost in the shuffle of guys with little mustaches.” See also: lost, shuffle The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer shuffle off this mortal coil Die. This phrase that appears in Hamlet combines the archaic meaning of two words. “Shuffle” meant “rid,” while “coil” meant “troubles.” As Shakespeare put it, “What dreams may come / When we have shuffled off this mortal coil / Must give us pause.” See also: coil, mortal, off, shuffle, this Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price See also: be lost in the shuffle lose somebody/something in the shuffle lost in the shuffle lost in the wash lose to lose to (someone or something) get lost Get lost! lost on lost on (one) References in periodicals archive CHASING SUCCESS Double Shuffle missed last week's Charlie Hall at Wetherby but can land the big one today DOUBLE TOP; NEWSBOY'S ITV4 TIPS; Raise a glass to George ace in Wincanton's Badger Ales for the nano in 2012 and the shuffle in 2010, as well as killing off the Apple ends its support for the iPod nano and shuffle This isn't strictly a revival of Shuffle Along; you've written a new book. Untapped potential: George C. Wolfe revives the story of Shuffle Along, the nearly forgotten 1921 hit that changed the American musical It credits them with being "among the few writers who refused to go along with the crushing stereotype imposed on them by the white man." Shuffle Along, a comic take on crooked politicians in the American South, was a winner at the box office, and it awed critics and audiences alike, running for more than a year in New York and generating successful touring companies in Boston, Chicago and London. Shuffling Back to Broadway: the tap musical that helped break down racial barriers in theater returns--with a twist He said: "The quick shuffle he conducted shows firm intent on solidifying the grip and moving the ministry into a new direction." Swift ministry shuffle marks Abdel Ghaffar's first day in office Glass, 43, remembers the Truffle Shuffle, then known as the Truffle Trot, as a kid. Finishing touch Shuffle is available to buy at WHSmiths, Amazon, John Lewis, Tesco, ASDA, Waterstones and Toymaster stores nationwide. WIN a Kurio 10S tablet worth; We love COMPETITIONS The artist shuffled his way into the hearts of millions of fans with party hit Cupid Shuffle, which inspired the popular dance craze of the same name. 'Cupid' Bernard treat for party-goers Different types of card shuffles are presented and what magical effects these shuffles produce. Magical Mathematics SHOWING WHO'S BEST Liam McAvoy with his winning dalek snowman and his iPod Shuffle prize DALEK EXTERMINATES THE OPPOSITION TO SNAP UP PRIZE Shuffle, published by Newcastle-based Tonto Books, won the best fiction prize. CONGRATULATIONS to Chris Rickaby whose [...]; In brief Tampa, FL, November 27, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Hungry Tampa Foodies now have an easier way to save money on dining out with Shuffle and Dine Tampa (www.shuffleandinetampa.com). Tampa Dining Cards Offer Delicious Alternative to Online Deals and Entertainment Coupon Books NK: Swap Shuffle Share is primarily an online community. Grow your own way With a July cabinet shuffle expected and Defence Minister Peter MacKay being named as one of the ministers rumoured to be moved, the question of who will replace MacKay at the helm of the Department of National Defence is swirling around Ottawa. Who will be the next minister of national defence? 27 June 2011 - US gaming supplier Shuffle Master Inc (NASDAQ:SHFL) said on Wednesday it had dropped plans to buy Gibraltar-based Ongame Network Ltd, a poker solutions provider to online gaming operators, due to difficult market conditions in Europe. Shuffle Master walks away from Ongame Network deal
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