Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

not-be-ones-scene

idiom

/nɒt bi wʌnz siːn/

Definition

To not be involved or interested in something; to avoid participation in an activity or situation.

Examples

“I decided not to be in the scene when the party got too loud for my taste.”
“The meeting was boring; I thought it was best to not be in their scene.”
“She prefers quiet nights at home and says that loud clubs are just not her scene.”

Meaning

This phrase expresses a lack of desire to engage with or take part in a particular event or scene, often because it does not align with one’s personal preferences or values.