lose sight of
idiom
: to be no longer be able to see (someone or something)
We lost sight of the plane.
—often used figurativelyWe must not lose sight of our goal.
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The original series could occasionally lose sight of this, portraying Dexter as more of a vigilante doing his job.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2025
To point fingers and lose sight of what got them here in the first place.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
In a world where many organizations lose sight of their purpose, driven by negativity or misplaced righteousness, which can erode team culture and morale, this book offers a roadmap for staying focused, bringing the team along, and creating real-world impact.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Richardson seemed to lose sight of some of that this season.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2025
To point fingers and lose sight of what got them here in the first place.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
In a world where many organizations lose sight of their purpose, driven by negativity or misplaced righteousness, which can erode team culture and morale, this book offers a roadmap for staying focused, bringing the team along, and creating real-world impact.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Richardson seemed to lose sight of some of that this season.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Lose sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20sight%20of. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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