Out of sight, out of mind

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proverb

If something or someone is not present or visible, it is easy to forget them.

His crush left the city 2 years ago. It took him a while but he finally moved on. After all, out of sight, out of mind.
Visual representation of "out of sight, out of mind" - If something or someone is not present or visible, it is easy to forget them.

Often appears as...

  • make something out of sight
  • out of mind.

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "out of sight, out of mind"
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Emotional Detachment

Used when emotional ties fade as people or things are no longer seen regularly.

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They parted ways and soon, it was out of sight, out of mind, as they both moved on.
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Short Attention Span

People often lose focus on things not immediately before them, leading to neglect.

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Once the video game was put away, the kids were out of sight, out of mind, playing outside.
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Not a Priority

Some people or tasks become less important when they are not in one's daily environment.

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With the old car stored in the garage, it was out of sight, out of mind.
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