in the shadow of
The phrase "in the shadow of" is often used to describe being in close proximity to something larger or more significant, or being overshadowed by another's prominence.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Very close to a larger or more notable place or structure.
Example
- The café is in the shadow of the cathedral.
B2Social
(common)In a position of being less important or overshadowed by someone else's achievements.
Example
- She always felt she was in the shadow of her older sister.
B2Influence
(common)Under the influence or control of something larger or more powerful.
Example
- The village is in the shadow of the large corporation that owns most of the land.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the shadow of":
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