lose sight of

Idioms and Phrases

Overlook, fail to take into account, as in We must not lose sight of our main objective , or Beverly never lost sight of her humble beginnings . This metaphoric expression alludes to physical sight. [Early 1700s] For an antonym, see bear in mind .

Example Sentences

“The thing they lose sight of,” Felber said of the district, “is that gifted needs are special needs.”

From Los Angeles Times

Next thing I knew, I lost sight of it and then when I got up just about to Stevens Creek Boulevard I noticed the plane had landed.”

From Los Angeles Times

Williams challenges directors to meet his poetry without losing sight of the play’s earthiness.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking about her upbringing in Nigeria, Badenoch said she valued “Conservative freedoms” and had “seen what happens when a country loses sight of those principles”.

From BBC

Just don’t lose sight of the fact this is high school football.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fail
• ignore
• neglect
• overlook
• skip