lose sight of

phrase

: to be no longer be able to see (someone or something)
We lost sight of the plane.
often used figuratively
We must not lose sight of our goal.

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“Lose sight of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20sight%20of. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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