lose sight of

• Ne plus pouvoir voir physiquement quelque chose, ou oublier ou ignorer un objectif, une tâche ou une perspective importants.

To no longer be able to see something physically, or to forget or ignore an important goal, purpose, or perspective.

1. No longer see physicallyB1formal

   To be unable to see someone or something anymore because they have moved away or become hidden.

   perdre de vue

   • We lost sight of the boat as it sailed over the horizon.
   • She lost sight of her friend in the crowded market.
   • The car sped away and we soon lost sight of it.

2. Forget an important goalB2formal

   To forget or ignore the main purpose or objective of something.

   perdre de vue

   • In the rush to finish, we lost sight of the project's original goal.
   • Don't lose sight of why you started this journey.
   • The company lost sight of its mission to help customers.