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Great minds think alike, obviously... :D
– marcellothearcane
Commented Aug 7, 2017 at 18:15
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@marcellothearcane apparently so :)
– RaceYouAnytime
Commented Aug 7, 2017 at 18:17
The negative connotation? I don't see 'As a 37-year-old man, I stick out like a sore thumb.' as carrying one.
– Edwin Ashworth
Commented Aug 7, 2017 at 18:56
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@EdwinAshworth maybe not in that example, but a sore thumb doesn't stick out in a positive way. Neither does it imply notoriety, so it seems like a good fit for the OP's request
– RaceYouAnytime
Commented Aug 7, 2017 at 18:59
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Damaged goods doesn't imply any degree of "making him or [herself] known". It only implies a loss of original quality. It might work if you're describing someone whose worth is based entirely on their ability to go unnoticed, but even then it feels very out of place for the intended meaning.
– talrnu
Commented Aug 8, 2017 at 16:35

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