In/under the shadow of
prepositional phrase
To be in a place or situation where you cannot avoid dealing with a problem or difficult situation.
He was already struggling under the shadow of his parents’ expectations
Often appears as...
- under the shadow of disparity
- under the shadow of expectations
prepositional phrase
In a situation where a person or thing seems less important because of a more impressive or important person or thing.
She had always lived in the shadow of her older sister
Often appears as...
- in the shadow of authority
- in the shadow of influence
prepositional phrase
In the protection or care of someone or something, especially conveyed as a spiritual shelter or refuge.
I feel safe living under the shadow of God's wings
Often appears as...
- under the shadow of god's wings
- under the shadow of the almighty
Usage tips
Approving
Religious
prepositional phrase
To be in a place or situation where you cannot avoid dealing with a problem or difficult situation.
He was already struggling under the shadow of his parents’ expectations
Often appears as...
- under the shadow of disparity
- under the shadow of expectations
prepositional phrase
In a situation where a person or thing seems less important because of a more impressive or important person or thing.
She had always lived in the shadow of her older sister
Often appears as...
- in the shadow of authority
- in the shadow of influence
prepositional phrase
In the protection or care of someone or something, especially conveyed as a spiritual shelter or refuge.
I feel safe living under the shadow of God's wings
Often appears as...
- under the shadow of god's wings
- under the shadow of the almighty
Usage tips
Approving
Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Problem Focus
Used when attention is on the negative impact of one's issues or difficulties.
Despite his efforts, he remained under the shadow of his debts, unable to fully succeed.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Consequence
Implies that the problem has serious negative effects on the person or situation.
The whole team is playing under the shadow of last year's defeat.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoidance Impossible
Suggests that dealing with the issue cannot be put off or escaped.
They worked under the shadow of the new regulations that affected their project.
Pro Tip 1/3Problem Focus
Used when attention is on the negative impact of one's issues or difficulties.
Despite his efforts, he remained under the shadow of his debts, unable to fully succeed.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Consequence
Implies that the problem has serious negative effects on the person or situation.
The whole team is playing under the shadow of last year's defeat.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoidance Impossible
Suggests that dealing with the issue cannot be put off or escaped.
They worked under the shadow of the new regulations that affected their project.
Pro Tip 1/3Problem Focus
Used when attention is on the negative impact of one's issues or difficulties.
Despite his efforts, he remained under the shadow of his debts, unable to fully succeed.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Consequence
Implies that the problem has serious negative effects on the person or situation.
The whole team is playing under the shadow of last year's defeat.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoidance Impossible
Suggests that dealing with the issue cannot be put off or escaped.
They worked under the shadow of the new regulations that affected their project.
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