lose sight of

• Больше не иметь возможности видеть что-то физически, или забыть или игнорировать важную цель, задачу или перспективу.

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.

   Потерять из виду

   • 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.

   Упустить из виду

   • 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.