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Definition lose sight of in British English

lose sight of phrase

phrase
1

to forget an important fact, or to forget what your main aim is, because you are thinking too much about other things

Example

I think he has lost sight of the origins of the company.

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2

to be no longer able to see someone or something

Example

Danny lost sight of the muggers when they ran into a shopping centre.

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Definition lose sight of in British English