[Idiom] OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND. - Handling Absence in Relationships and Tasks!
Out of sight, out of mind.
Forgotten once not seen.
Out of sight, out of mind" illustrates a common human behavior pattern where people or things not currently visible or present are easily forgotten. This idiom serves as a prompt in personal relationships and project management, emphasizing the need to keep important people and tasks in clear view to maintain focus and avoid neglect.
Example Sentences
Once the TV is turned off, it’s out of sight, out of mind for me.
Turning off the TV makes it easy for me to forget about it.
Keeping snacks out of sight helps keep them out of mind.
Keeping snacks hidden helps avoid the temptation to eat them.
After moving away, he quickly became out of sight, out of mind to his old friends.
After moving away, he was quickly forgotten by his old friends.