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Definition lose the thread in British English

lose the thread phrase

phrase
1

to stop concentrating so that you do not understand what someone is saying

Example

More than once she lost the thread and had to ask them to speak more slowly.

Synonyms and related words
misunderstand mistake misinterpret
2

to stop concentrating and forget what you intended to say next

Synonyms and related words
forget blot out blank out
Definition lose the thread in British English