lost in the shuffle

idiom

US
: not noticed or given attention because there are many other people or things to consider or deal with
With six older kids, the baby sometimes is/gets lost in the shuffle.

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But what gets lost in the shuffle is this: Some existing technologies work better. Tamsin Gable, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 For every teen series that scores a long, celebrated run, there's another that gets lost in the shuffle. Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 16 July 2025 What gets lost in the shuffle is that everyone has different bodies, different activity levels, and different nutritional needs. Wired, Wired News, 9 July 2025 This level of service reflects Med Legal Pro’s commitment to meaningful connection and to ensuring that no one ever feels lost in the shuffle. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for lost in the shuffle

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“Lost in the shuffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lost%20in%20the%20shuffle. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.

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