lose sight of
Let slip away
To lose sight of something is literally to no longer be able to see it: We lost sight of the ship as it rounded the peninsula.
More often the phrase is figurative—to forget or neglect something important while focused on other matters: Don't lose sight of why we started this project.
The expression implies that attention has drifted from what should remain central.
Miss or commanding view
- slip awayDepart without detection
- escapeFlight from captivity
- eludeSkillfully avoid capture
- fadeLose intensity gradually
recede · drift · blur · dim · vanish · disappear · memory lapse · forget
Refuse to notice
- disregardWillful lack of attention
- neglectFailure to provide care
- omitLeave something out
- missFail to reach
bypass · gloss over · downplay · underestimate · undervalue · diminish · minimize · discount
overlook
Miss or commanding view
fade · recede · drift · blur · dim · vanish · disappear · memory lapse · forget · misplace
ignore
Refuse to notice
miss · bypass · gloss over · downplay · underestimate · undervalue · diminish · minimize · discount · overlook
goal
Desired end result
aim · target · vision · priority · focus · direction · north star · big picture · end game · motivation
wander
Move without fixed direction
detour · sidetrack · divert · drift away · go astray · meander · ramble · tangent · derail
lose sight ofkeep in mind
Retain in memory
bear in mind · keep sight of · remember · hold onto · keep one's eye on the ball
lose sight ofkeep tabs on
Follow someone's actions closely
monitor · follow · surveil · keep up with · keep an eye on
lose, lost, loss, sight, insight, losing, oversight, sights, eyesight