In/out of the picture
phrase
Included, participating, or playing an influential role.
Ever since Sarah started dating John, she's been in the picture with our group of friends.
Often appears as...
- bring someone in the picture
- come into the picture
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Not included, not participating, or no longer playing an influential role.
Now that Peter has quit the team, he's out of the picture.
Often appears as...
- take someone out of the picture
- go out of the picture
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Involved in the current situation or context.
To understand the situation fully, it is important to bring the historical events in the picture.
Often appears as...
- bring something in the picture
- put something in the picture
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Not involved or relevant in the current situation or context.
If we don't consider the budget constraints, the expensive options are out of the picture.
Often appears as...
- take something out of the picture
- keep something out of the picture
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Included, participating, or playing an influential role.
Ever since Sarah started dating John, she's been in the picture with our group of friends.
Often appears as...
- bring someone in the picture
- come into the picture
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Not included, not participating, or no longer playing an influential role.
Now that Peter has quit the team, he's out of the picture.
Often appears as...
- take someone out of the picture
- go out of the picture
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Involved in the current situation or context.
To understand the situation fully, it is important to bring the historical events in the picture.
Often appears as...
- bring something in the picture
- put something in the picture
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Not involved or relevant in the current situation or context.
If we don't consider the budget constraints, the expensive options are out of the picture.
Often appears as...
- take something out of the picture
- keep something out of the picture
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Group Dynamics
Expresses someone's emerging or solid presence within a social circle or team.
With Lisa in the picture, our project team has become more dynamic.
Pro Tip 2/3Influence Indication
Indicates a person's impact or effect on an event, decision, or situation.
Ever since the new CEO came in the picture, the company's direction changed dramatically.
Pro Tip 3/3Relationship Status
Can refer to someone becoming involved in a romantic relationship.
Jack is in the picture now, so expect to see him with Emily at the party.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Dynamics
Expresses someone's emerging or solid presence within a social circle or team.
With Lisa in the picture, our project team has become more dynamic.
Pro Tip 2/3Influence Indication
Indicates a person's impact or effect on an event, decision, or situation.
Ever since the new CEO came in the picture, the company's direction changed dramatically.
Pro Tip 3/3Relationship Status
Can refer to someone becoming involved in a romantic relationship.
Jack is in the picture now, so expect to see him with Emily at the party.
Pro Tip 1/3Group Dynamics
Expresses someone's emerging or solid presence within a social circle or team.
With Lisa in the picture, our project team has become more dynamic.
Pro Tip 2/3Influence Indication
Indicates a person's impact or effect on an event, decision, or situation.
Ever since the new CEO came in the picture, the company's direction changed dramatically.
Pro Tip 3/3Relationship Status
Can refer to someone becoming involved in a romantic relationship.
Jack is in the picture now, so expect to see him with Emily at the party.
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