How to Pronounce "lost in the shuffle"
expression
LAWST in thuh SHUH-fuhl
LOST in thuh SHUF-ul
Definition
If someone or something is 'lost in the shuffle', they are overlooked or forgotten because there is too much activity, confusion, or too many people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃəfəɫ
British English
lˈɒst/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈʌfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWST in thuh SHUH-fuhl
UK
LOST in thuh SHUF-ul
Listen in Context
When there are too many students in class, some may feel lost in the shuffle.
My email got lost in the shuffle, so I didn't get an answer.
Sometimes important information gets lost in the shuffle during busy times.
With so many team members now, it's easy for your ideas to get lost in the shuffle if you don't speak up.