Blend/fade into the woodwork

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To become unnoticed or overlooked in a situation.

After the embarrassing incident at the party, she just wanted to blend into the woodwork.
Visual representation of "blend/fade into the woodwork" - To become unnoticed or overlooked in a situation.

Often appears as...

  • wants to blend into the woodwork
  • fade into the woodwork after

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "blend/fade into the woodwork"
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Avoid Negative

Use when blending in is not desired but happens due to awkwardness.

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After his voice cracked, John wanted to blend into the woodwork.
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Not Literal

Remember it's a figure of speech. No one actually becomes part of the woodwork.

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When I dropped my tray, I wished I could blend into the woodwork.
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Temporary State

Often used for a temporary desire to disappear in a specific situation.

Illustration for Temporary State
He blended into the woodwork during the awkward conversation but later joined in.
Visual representation of the word "Blend/fade into the woodwork"

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