Not see hide nor hair of somebody/something

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To not see someone or something for a long time or at all.

I haven't seen hide nor hair of him since he moved to the city.
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Often appears as...

  • haven't seen hide nor hair
  • she hasn't seen hide nor hair

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Idiomatic

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Exaggeration

Used to emphasize a complete lack of contact or sightings, often exaggerating to make a point.

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Since the storm, we've not seen hide nor hair of the neighbors.
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Informal

It's casual language, suitable for conversations but not formal writing or speeches.

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We've not seen hide nor hair of Jenny at any of the recent gatherings.
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Absence Noted

Implies that the absence of the person or thing is noticeable and potentially concerning.

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He's usually so punctual, but today we've not seen hide nor hair of him.
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