Lose sight of somebody/something

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To not be able to see someone or something anymore because it is too far away or it is hidden from view.

I lost sight of her in the crowded market.
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Often appears as...

  • lose sight in crowd
  • lose sight in fog
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Physical Loss

The phrase often describes literally not being able to see someone or something anymore.

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He ran so fast that I quickly lost sight of him.
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Visibility Factors

This can happen because of distance, obstacles, or environmental conditions like fog or darkness.

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The ship soon lost sight of the coastline due to the dense fog.
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Not Literal

Sometimes used metaphorically, meaning losing understanding or awareness of something.

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As the project continued, we lost sight of the initial customer feedback.
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