lose sight of

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

But the pop star said he never lost sight of home.

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“The health and wellness of the deposit insurance fund is something we should make sure we don’t lose sight of,” Williston said.

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"While changes are happening, we need to be careful not to lose sight of the value these students bring, and the contribution they make to the city and the region."

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In an industry worth £5.8bn in the UK, there are endless products, trends and TikTok hacks flying around which makes it's easy to lose sight of the basics.

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Kubick never loses sight of the kitchen’s most essential lesson: practicality.

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Related Words

• fail 
• ignore 
• neglect 
• overlook 
• skip