in sb's shadow/ in the shadow of sb

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Definition of in sb's shadow/ in the shadow of sb words

phrase in sb's shadow/ in the shadow of sb If you live in the shadow of someone or in their shadow, their achievements and abilities are so great that you are not noticed or valued. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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