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lose sight of

Idioms  
  1. 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

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A month or so ago, with construction crews still plugging along, Ted Koerner lost sight of the finish line.

From Los Angeles Times

"I cannot wait for that moment and I truly believe that will happen and I am not losing sight of that even with all the difficult days we have had."

From BBC

But she says, when it comes to making art, there’s one thing she’ll never lose sight of.

From Los Angeles Times

“During these volatile times, it’s important to be agile, remain open to different perspectives and ideas, and never lose sight of our long-term mission and values,” Kim said.

From Los Angeles Times

The result is that we can risk losing sight of the real issues we need to follow to effectively defend our democracy.

From Salon