in the frame
idiom
British, informal
: in the position of being considered for something
a job candidate who is still in the frame
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Objects appear to get lost in the frame like ghostly figures.
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Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2025
Sometimes, creators will purposefully place a shocking item in the frame to stir up engagement.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
Stick it to a plane window, hotel mirror, or even your rental car windshield for a hands-free shot that gets everyone in the frame.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025
Schroder was subbed out three minutes in the frame for Russell Westbrook to close.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2025
Sometimes, creators will purposefully place a shocking item in the frame to stir up engagement.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025
Stick it to a plane window, hotel mirror, or even your rental car windshield for a hands-free shot that gets everyone in the frame.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025
Schroder was subbed out three minutes in the frame for Russell Westbrook to close.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the frame
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“In the frame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20frame. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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