The phrase
"undue attention" means giving too much importance or focus to something or someone, beyond what is appropriate or necessary.
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One important way of guarding against alienation is to take care that new, inclusive language does not
call undue attention to itself.
If not, be careful that you are not
paying undue attention to their negative comments and ignoring their positive comments.
Now, some lawmakers are worried that their own employment outside the legislature could be
getting undue attention.
Their years and years of life on the forefront of culture makes them want to create, but doing so draws
undue attention in the modern world.
The speakers are pretty large and, even though they look fantastic, they have a way of
drawing undue attention to themselves when mounted on the wall.
Our argument about seepage and the «pause» rests on two principal points, namely (a) that this «pause» was
given undue attention by the scientific community in comparison to previous episodes of
Our argument about seepage and the «pause» rests on two principal points, namely (a) that this «pause» was given
undue attention by the scientific community in comparison to previous episodes of above - average global warming, and (b) that this attention sometimes involved an unexplained — and unjustified — departure from long - standing scientific practice.
The Globe's tax - pert Tim Cestnick has some very useful advice on how to hand the family cottage down to the kids without incurring
undue attention from Canada Revenue.
The best thing to do is continue as usual, not to
provoke undue attention with talk of transfer warchests and confrontations with journalist.
Do not give the
tantrum undue attention or give in to whatever set the tantrum off in the first place or you'll be sure to reinforce your toddler's actions.
I once was in line for a reduction surgery (back pain and neck pain, plus the uncomfortableness with the size of my chest
causing undue attention was my reason.)
«Some of these things, as much as the stories are bad, and I will sit here and say false, I think sometimes official rebuttals, effective official rebuttals can cure the mischief and then we can move on so that it doesn't attract
undue attention for institutions of state,» he advised.
For all their earnestness, however, such character - based concerns are given
somewhat undue attention by director Feig, who, embracing a less - desirable Apatow - ism, distends his story to the point that its funniness eventually begins to fade.
It is a relief the audio is given
such undue attention, given the film's title, and in fact it is difficult to think of a film in recent years that has used audio so effectively and primarily.
But after confirming it worked as directed, we tried to keep the Misano Red Audi from attracting too
much undue attention.
The widescreen monochrome imagery, shot by Payne's longtime d.p. Phedon Papamichael, is at once ravishing and melancholy, evoking both Robert Surtees» «Picture Show» lensing and a host of iconic American still photography (Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, et al.) without
calling undue attention to itself.
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attracts undue attention and for all the wrong reasons.
Similarly, Charlie's anxiety about his newfound popularity plays out amid an increasing array of absent students: bringing Jerry's larger threat into the world of teenage cliques without
drawing undue attention to itself.
When your puppy starts
paying undue attention to favoured slippers, shoes, newspapers etc, the «leave it» command should be used.
, and often surprising (out of compassion, we're not going to draw
undue attention to the professor who absolutely must listen to Britney Spears when she writes).
I agree on the business merits of a Netflix - type deal, but I would advise against large scale M&A for fear of bringing
any undue attention on itself.
In USA, breastfeeding attracts
undue attention and for all the wrong reasons.
We want the government not to pay
undue attention to religious groups (with Ministers having panels of «faith advisors») and not to give money as specialist grants for faith groups.
On the alleged killing of the protesters by the men of the Nigerian Police Force, Arase said law abiding citizens should disregard the allegations, describing it as false and calculated attempt to attract
undue attention and sympathy.
Earlier on Wednesday, Cuomo took a slap at Republican Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos of Long Island, suggesting in an interview on Talk 1300 AM that Skelos was paying
undue attention to the right wing of his party.
But Keith says that hasn't stopped BECCS from attracting
undue attention.
Ironically, the cinematography produces no memorable images of its own, while simultaneously drawing
undue attention to itself by erratically zooming in and out.
Children also test the limits, look for instant gratification and
undue attention.
We adore the Mercedes - Benz C - class because it is luxurious and sporting without drawing
undue attention to itself.
It's a do - everything, go - anywhere cocoon of speed I have the confidence in taking across the country without fear of breaking down or attracting
any undue attention.
I adore the Mercedes - Benz C - Class because it is luxurious and sporting without drawing
undue attention to itself.
Despite its positively tiny exterior dimensions, the iQ drives and performs without needing
any undue attention, as if it were any other traditional subcompact or compact car.
Also, the cylinder - deactivation system operates unobtrusively, working in the background and calling
no undue attention to the technology.
of torque (29 more than the Traverse's standard V6) through a nine - speed automatic that never draws
undue attention to itself.
No arguments on the overall appeal of this midsize sedan package, however: The Fusion is a comfortable, roomy and remarkably quiet sedan for the money, one that simply does everything well without calling
undue attention to itself.
Granted, when sluicing down a canyon road, the steering draws
no undue attention to itself, proving a willing partner in pursuit of driving happiness.
Further, the M5 possesses an understated luxury, and a strong suite of safety features; providing everything you need from a car of this caliber while not attracting
undue attention.
For instance, avoiding travel areas where there have been repeated terrorist attacks and kidnapping attempts, checking Government of Canada websites for recently issued travel warnings, and being alert to your surroundings by avoiding unlicensed cabs and making a habit of dressing inconspicuously so you don't draw
undue attention to yourself, says Podger.
Even saying «no» gives
it undue attention.