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Have a memory/mind like a sieve

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Casual Usage

Used in informal contexts among friends or in relaxed settings, but not in formal situations.

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Sorry I missed your party, I have a mind like a sieve and forgot the date!
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Self-Deprecating

Often used humorously to admit one's own forgetfulness without being too harsh on oneself.

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I'd forget my head if it wasn't attached, I've got a memory like a sieve!
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Not Literal

It's an exaggeration and not to be taken literally; it doesn't mean someone forgets everything.

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I know I have a mind like a sieve, but I do remember your birthday!
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