fitting-in idea
nounUK /ˈfɪtɪŋ ɪn aɪˈdɪə/
US /ˈfɪtɪŋ ɪn aɪˈdiːə/
The idea of belonging with other people and being accepted by them.
Moving to a new school made her think a lot about the fitting-in idea.
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2. The thought that you must change yourself to match others.
He worried about the fitting-in idea and started copying his classmates.
3. A plan or belief about how to join a team or group.
The coach shared his fitting-in idea with the new players.
4. A concept in stories about a character who wants to be accepted.
The book explores the fitting-in idea through a lonely robot.