Blend into the background

Blend into the background: When you're physically present in a conversation but mentally checked out, fading into the scenery like a chameleon. Usually happens when your friends are talking about something you don’t understand at all.

"They are all watching K+, but I haven't seen their movies. I think I blend into the background"

by damthha December 9, 2024

soft background

The context that exists beyond tangible, hard details, often involving insights into culture and interpersonal dynamics.

"She'd been so focused on acquiring the property and overhauling the vineyard's operations that the soft background of the relationship between the caterer and the tasting room manager hadn't crossed her mind."

by KatyMarley July 20, 2024

Background check

Ask about information to find out If that girl been doing d*cks

You better give her a background check

by Toslizzy September 27, 2023

backgrounder

A person who replies to a social media post/photo with a completely unrelated comment. Typically, the comment is in reference to something in the background of the photo.

Rather than be of help, Ted chose to be a backgrounder and commented on something unrelated to the post seeking advice.

by peterreis October 2, 2023