Not to blend in entirely

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1. I found this sentence from a website: "I usually dress to stand out just enough, not like a sore thumb but not to blend in entirely."

What do "not like a sore thumb" and "not to blend in entirely" mean here?

Thanks so much, Teachers

Beopro

Ivanhr · Accepted Answer

"stand out like a sore thumb" = to be very noticeable and conspicuous because of being different

"not to blend in entirely" = you want to become a part of a particular group of people (blend in) so that you're no different than them but "not entirely" still means that you'll keep a portion of your own character

CalifJim · Answer

beoproI usually dress to stand out just enough, not like a sore thumb but not to blend in entirely.

I wear clothes that are a little more noticeable than the clothes that most other people wear. Not so noticeable that I appear completely out of place (like a sore thumb), but nevertheless noticeable enough that I don't appear to be wearing clothes exactly like everyone else (which would cause me to blend into the crowd and get lost in the crowd).

CJ

To stick out like a sore thumb.

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This woman blends in with her environment.

Not to blend in entirely

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