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Lose somebody/something in the shuffle

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Chaos Implication

This phrase often implies a busy or chaotic environment where something was missed.

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During the office relocation, I'm afraid we lost your application in the shuffle.
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Not Deliberate

It suggests that missing something was unintentional, not done on purpose.

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With so many emails coming in, we didn't mean to lose your message in the shuffle.
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Metaphorical Use

The phrase is metaphorical and does not literally refer to shuffling cards or items.

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With so many talented artists, it's easy for beginners to get lost in the shuffle.
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