My application got lost in the shuffle.
lost in the shuffle
idiomFailing to stand out or receive attention as a result of a larger-scale change or transformation.
During the company merger, many small projects were lost in the shuffle and never finished.
While the department focused on the massive restructuring, the needs of the individual employees were unfortunately lost in the shuffle.
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get lost
To exit from the scene.
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look as if one had lost a shilling and found sixpence
To look very disappointed.
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look as if one has lost a shilling and found sixpence
To look annoyed or displeased.
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lost cause
A person or thing that is hopeless or futile.
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lost errand
Synonym of fool's errand.
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lost in translation
Unable to be understood due to having been poorly translated.
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lost on
Not understood or appreciated by (someone).
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lost to the world
Of a thing, event, etc., no longer used or available; unknown to or forgotten by everyone.