in the background

idiom

: in a position that avoids attracting attention

He was a shy man who always tried to keep/stay in the background.

Examples of in the background in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the clip, sirens are heard in the background as Caesar peers out a window in a building high above a city street below. —Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2024

Illustration in the background: Preparatory model for the creation of Victoria Abril’s costume in Kika by Pedro Almodovar, February 9, 1993. —Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 4 May 2024

Unlike his previous livestream, no gunshots or sirens can be heard in the background. —Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 3 May 2024

Mom Whose Son, 11, Went Viral for Southwest Airlines Experience Details the Pre-Teen's Epic Trip Some murmuring broke out in the background, along with a few claps, as the pilot continued. —Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024

There was no mention of Chancellor Pradeep Khosla, who has remained in the background as the protest has unfolded. —Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024

The claim: Image shows a paraglider installation at Columbia University protest An April 17 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) includes an image showing Columbia University's anti-war encampment with two red and yellow paragliders in the background. —Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024

Paul’s podcast was recorded and filmed in Mahomes’ Missouri home, with some of the quarterback’s awards displayed in the background. —Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2024

Seebach said in the video, in which a tour boat full of people can be seen in the background. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 1 May 2024