Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-sight-out-of-mind
idiom
/ˌaʊt əv saɪt aʊt əv maɪnd/
Definition
A phrase expressing that when something or someone is not visible, it is easy to forget about them or it.
Examples
- When I moved away, my old friends became out-of-sight-out-of-mind.
- She put the project aside, and it quickly became out-of-sight-out-of-mind.
Meaning
This expression suggests that if you are not aware of something, it is easy to ignore or forget about it.
Synonyms
- Ignorance is bliss
- Out of mind
- Forgetfulness
