On/off the radar screen

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If something or someone is on the radar screen, they are getting attention or being noticed. If they are off the radar screen, they are not being noticed or considered.

With all the new products launched, the older versions have gone off the radar screen.
Visual representation of "on/off the radar screen" - If something or someone is on the radar screen, they are getting attention or being noticed. If they are off the radar screen, they are not being noticed or considered.

Often appears as...

  • go off the radar screen
  • appear on the radar screen

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visibility Matters

The phrase often implies that something should be visible or known to everyone involved.

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After the merger, our project is finally on the radar screen.
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Change Over Time

Indicates that something's relevance or recognition can change, usually due to new developments.

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Once the leading brand, they're now off the radar screen.
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Attention Shift

Used to express a shift in collective attention or focus within a group or society.

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Eco-friendly practices have come on the radar screen lately.
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