lose sight of

lose sight of (someone or something)

1. To no longer be able to see someone or something due to increased distance from them or it or an obstruction of the view. We lost sight of the ground as the plane moved higher into the sky.
2. To forget about or neglect to focus on something. I know you've had some setbacks recently, but try not to lose sight of the goal you want to achieve.
See also: lose, of, sight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lose sight of someone or something

 
1. Lit. to have one's vision of someone or something fade because of distance or an obstruction. I lost sight of Alice as she walked into the distance. We lost sight of the ship as it sailed out of the harbor.
2. Fig. to forget to consider someone or something. Don't lose sight of Alice and her basic contributions. Don't lose sight of the basic value of the land on which the house sits.
See also: lose, of, sight
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

lose sight of

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.
See also: lose, of, sight
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • lose sight of (someone or something)
  • lose sight of something
  • on sight
  • do something on sight
  • clear away
  • a blind spot
  • a/somebody's blind spot
  • blind spot
  • put the blocks on
  • put the blocks on (something)
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