be overlooked
[/bi ˌoʊvərˈlʊkt/]
verb phrase
ser ignorado / ser despercebido / passar despercebido
1. to fail to notice or perceive something; to be left out or not given attention
His contributions were overlooked during the meeting.
Suas contribuições foram ignoradas durante a reunião.
2. to intentionally disregard or ignore someone or something
We cannot overlook such serious mistakes.
Não podemos ignorar erros tão sérios.
3. to fail to see or observe due to positioning or inattention
The detail was easily overlooked in the small print.
O detalhe passou despercebido na letra miúda.
In both American and Brazilian business contexts, 'being overlooked' is a significant concern in workplace environments. In Brazil, there's cultural emphasis on personal relationships (jogo de cintura), so being overlooked can have stronger social implications beyond the professional realm. In the USA, being overlooked is often associated with systemic issues and merit-based concerns.
NYC Slang
get slept on / get missed / get overlooked
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