Blend/fade into the woodwork
phrase
To become unnoticed or overlooked in a situation.
After the embarrassing incident at the party, she just wanted to blend into the woodwork.
Often appears as...
- wants to blend into the woodwork
- fade into the woodwork after
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To deliberately avoid drawing attention to oneself.
He preferred to fade into the woodwork during social gatherings, quietly observing from the sidelines.
Often appears as...
- blend into the woodwork at
- fading into the woodwork when
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To become insignificant or forgotten due to lack of activity or prominence.
The old celebrity who once had all the limelight has now faded into the woodwork.
Often appears as...
- faded into the woodwork with time
- been blending into the woodwork
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To become unnoticed or overlooked in a situation.
After the embarrassing incident at the party, she just wanted to blend into the woodwork.
Often appears as...
- wants to blend into the woodwork
- fade into the woodwork after
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To deliberately avoid drawing attention to oneself.
He preferred to fade into the woodwork during social gatherings, quietly observing from the sidelines.
Often appears as...
- blend into the woodwork at
- fading into the woodwork when
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To become insignificant or forgotten due to lack of activity or prominence.
The old celebrity who once had all the limelight has now faded into the woodwork.
Often appears as...
- faded into the woodwork with time
- been blending into the woodwork
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Avoid Negative
Use when blending in is not desired but happens due to awkwardness.
After his voice cracked, John wanted to blend into the woodwork.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Remember it's a figure of speech. No one actually becomes part of the woodwork.
When I dropped my tray, I wished I could blend into the woodwork.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
Often used for a temporary desire to disappear in a specific situation.
He blended into the woodwork during the awkward conversation but later joined in.
Pro Tip 1/3Avoid Negative
Use when blending in is not desired but happens due to awkwardness.
After his voice cracked, John wanted to blend into the woodwork.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Remember it's a figure of speech. No one actually becomes part of the woodwork.
When I dropped my tray, I wished I could blend into the woodwork.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
Often used for a temporary desire to disappear in a specific situation.
He blended into the woodwork during the awkward conversation but later joined in.
Pro Tip 1/3Avoid Negative
Use when blending in is not desired but happens due to awkwardness.
After his voice cracked, John wanted to blend into the woodwork.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
Remember it's a figure of speech. No one actually becomes part of the woodwork.
When I dropped my tray, I wished I could blend into the woodwork.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary State
Often used for a temporary desire to disappear in a specific situation.
He blended into the woodwork during the awkward conversation but later joined in.
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