be out of the picture
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be out of the picture
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (figurative) (to be absent)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. ne plus être présent
After the divorce, the father was mostly out of the picture during the children's upbringing.Après le divorce, le père n'a plus vraiment été présent dans l'éducation des enfants.
b. ne plus être impliqué
Who raised you after your parents split up? - My mom did. My dad was out of the picture pretty early on.Qui t'a élevé après la séparation de tes parents ? - Ma mère. Mon père n'était rapidement plus impliqué.
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