enter the picture
idiom
: to be considered as part of a situation
Marriage never entered the picture until now.
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That’s where phony romances could enter the picture, King said.
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
At what point did Shahzad Ismaily enter the picture?
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 30 Jan. 2025
Coffee didn’t enter the picture for nearly two decades.
—Mercedes Lilienthal, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Also this week, the Jaguars (3-12) and Titans (3-12) enter the picture as strong contenders for top-five picks.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
At what point did Shahzad Ismaily enter the picture?
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 30 Jan. 2025
Coffee didn’t enter the picture for nearly two decades.
—Mercedes Lilienthal, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Also this week, the Jaguars (3-12) and Titans (3-12) enter the picture as strong contenders for top-five picks.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Enter the picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enter%20the%20picture. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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