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Значение идиомы out of sight, out of mind

[out of sight, out of mind] If one doesn’t see something for anextended period of time, one tends to forget about it. – A proverb.

After Caroline moved out of town, Ray soon found other women to date. As the saying goes, “out of sight, out of mind.”


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  1. Пословица / поговорка out of sight, out of mind – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: out of sight, out of mind Перевод: с глаз долой, из сердца вон Пример: The little boy was out of sight and out of mind until his mother discovered that he had emptied all of the shampoo containers into the toilet. Маленький мальчик не маячил перед глазами и не мешался, пока его […]...
  2. Перевод слова sight Sight – взгляд, зрение; увидеть, обнаружить Перевод слова Long sight – дальнозоркость short sight – близорукость in my sight – у меня на глазах love at first sight – любовь с первого взгляда Out of Sight, out of mind. посл. С глаз долой – из сердца вон. Out of my Sight! Прочь с глаз моих! […]...
  3. Значение идиомы lose sight of [lose sight of] {v. phr.} 1. Not to be able to see any longer. Ilost sight of Mary in the crowd. I watched the plane go higher andhigher until I lost sight of it. Contrast: CATCH SIGHT OF. 2. Toforget; overlook. Johnny was so interested in the game he lostsight of the time. No matter […]...
  4. Значение идиомы at sight [at sight] or [on sight] {adv. phr.} 1. The first time the person or thing is seen; as soon as the person or thing is seen. Firstgraders learn to read many words on sight. Mary had seen many pictures of Grandfather, so she knew him on sight. Compare: AT ONCE. 2. On demand, on asking […]...
  5. Значение идиомы catch sight of [catch sight of] {v. phr.} To see suddenly or unexpectedly. Allan caught sight of a kingbird in a maple tree. Contrast: LOSE SIGHT OF....
  6. Значение идиомы never mind [never mind] {v. phr.} Don’t trouble about it; don’t worry aboutit; forget it; skip it. – Usually used in speaking or when writingdialogue. Never mind preparing a picnic lunch; we’ll find alunchstand when we get to the beach. “What did you say?” “Oh, never mind.” “What about money?” “Never mind that. I’ll take careof it.”...
  7. Значение идиомы out of sight [out of sight] {adv. phr.} 1. Not within one’s field of vision. The sailboat disappeared out of sight over the horizon. 2. Extremelyexpensive. The builder’s estimate was so high that it was out ofsight. 3. Unbelievable; fantastic; incredible Roxanne is such astunning beauty, it’s simply out of sight. Mr. Gargoyle is sorepulsive, it’s out of […]...
  8. Значение идиомы heave in sight [heave in sight] {v. phr.} To seem to rise above the horizon at seaand come into sight; come into view; become visible. – Usually used ofships. A ship hove in sight many miles away on the horizon....
  9. Значение идиомы sight for sore eyes [sight for sore eyes] {n. phr.}, {informal} A welcome sight. After our long, dusty hike, the pond was a sight for sore eyes. “Jack! You’re a sight for sore eyes!”...
  10. Значение идиомы second sight [second sight] {n. phr.} Intuition; prescience; clairvoyance. Some police departments employ psychics to find missing persons orobjects as they are said to have second sight....
  11. Значение идиомы mind [mind] See: CROSS ONE’S MIND or PASS THROUGH ONE’S MIND, GIVE APIECE OF ONE’S MIND, HALF A MIND, IN MIND, IN ONE’S MIND’S EYE, MAKEUP ONE’S MIND, NEVER MIND, ON ONE’S MIND, OUT OF ONE’S HEAD or OUT OFONE’S MIND, PUT IN MIND OF, READ ONE’S MIND....
  12. Перевод идиомы put one’s mind to something / set one’s mind to something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put one’s mind to something / set one’s mind to something Перевод: сосредоточиться на чем-либо, вложить много сил в выполнение чего-либо Пример: If you put your mind to it, you could have the job finished by noon. Если ты сильно постараешься, то сможешь закончить работу до полудня....
  13. Значение идиомы sight-read [sight-read] {v.} To be able to play music without memorization byreading the sheet music and immediately playing it. Experienced, good musicians are expected to be able to sight-read....
  14. Перевод идиомы out of sight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: out of sight Перевод: вне поля зрения Пример: The children were out of sight and we could not see them. Дети были вне поля зрения, и их нигде не было видно....
  15. Перевод идиомы in sight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in sight Перевод: в поле зрения Пример: There were no birds in sight so we went back to the hotel and stopped bird watching for the day. В поле зрения не было птиц, так что мы вернулись в гостиницу и решили больше в тот день не наблюдать за птицами....
  16. Перевод идиомы love at first sight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: love at first sight Перевод: любовь с первого взгляда Пример: It was love at first sight when the young couple met at the photography class. Когда молодая пара встретилась на уроках фотографии, это была любовь с первого взгляда....
  17. Значение идиомы cross one’s mind [cross one’s mind] or [pass through one’s mind] {v. phr.} To be a sudden or passing thought; be thought of by someone; come to your mind; occur to you. At first Bob was puzzled by Virginia’s waving, but then it crossed his mind that she was trying to tell him something. When Jane did not […]...
  18. Значение идиомы in mind [in mind] {adv. phr.} 1. In the center of your thought; in yourclose attention. You have to be home by 11 o’clock. Keep that inmind, Bob. Mary is studying hard with a good grade in mind. Bear in mind the rules of safety when you swim. Compare: ON ONE’SMIND. 2. See: PUT IN MIND OF....
  19. Значение идиомы on one’s mind [on one’s mind] {adv. phr.} In one’s thoughts. I’m glad you wantto talk about this. It’s been on my mind for weeks. What’s on yourmind? Compare: IN MIND....
  20. Значение идиомы in one’s mind’s eye [in one’s mind’s eye] {adv. phr.} In the memory; in theimagination. In his mind’s eye he saw again the house he had livedin when he was a child. In his mind’s eye, he could see just whatthe vacation was going to be like....
  21. Значение идиомы put in mind of [put in mind of] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To remind of; suggest to;call up the memory of. She puts me in mind of my sister. Thatputs me in mind of a story....
  22. Значение идиомы sight unseen [sight unseen] {adv. phr.} Before seeing it; before seeing her, him, or them. Tom read an ad about a car and sent the money for itsight unseen....
  23. Значение идиомы half a mind [half a mind] also [half a notion] {n. phr.}, {informal} A wish orplan that you have not yet decided to act on; a thought of possiblydoing something. – Used after “have” or “with” and before “to” and aninfinitive. I have half a mind to stop studying and walk over tothe brook. Jerry went home with […]...
  24. Значение идиомы in a bad frame of mind [in a bad frame of mind] {adv. phr.} In an unhappy mood. Makesure the boss is not in a bad frame of mind when you ask him for araise. Contrast: IN A GOOD FRAME OF MIND....
  25. Перевод слова mind Mind – ум, интеллект; возражать, беспокоиться Перевод слова To enter one’s mind – прийти на ум mind game – интеллектуальная игра if you don’t mind – если вы не возражаете I do not mind what you do – мне все равно, что вы сделаете I don’t Mind where we go. Мне без разницы, куда мы […]...
  26. Значение идиомы blow one’s mind [blow one’s mind] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}; {originally from the drug culture} 1. To become wildly enthusiastic over something as if understanding it for the first time in an entirely new light. Read Lyall Watson’s book “Supernature”, it will simply blow your mind! 2. To lose one’s ability to function, as if due to an […]...
  27. Значение идиомы have a mind to [have a mind to] {v. phr.} To consider doing; intend to witha high degree of probability. I have a good mind to tell my bossthat he doesn’t know how to run our enterprise....
  28. Значение идиомы in one’s right mind [in one’s right mind] {adj. phr.} Accountable; sane and sober. If you were in your right mind, you wouldn’t be saying such stupidthings to our boss....
  29. Значение идиомы of the same mind [of the same mind] {adv. phr.} In agreement; in consonance. Itis a good thing when father and son are of the same mind regardingbusiness and politics....
  30. Значение идиомы have a mind of one’s own [have a mind of one’s own] {v. phr.} To be independent in one’sthinking and judgment. Tow has always had a mind of his own sothere is no use trying to convince him how to vote....
  31. Значение идиомы know one’s own mind [know one’s own mind] {v. phr.} To no( hesitate or vacillate; bedefinite in one’s ideas or plans. It is impossible to do businesswith Fred, because he doesn’t know his own mind....
  32. Значение идиомы give one a piece of one’s mind [give one a piece of one’s mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To scoldangrily; say what you really think to. Mr. Allen gave theother driver a piece of his mind. The sergeant gave the soldier apiece of his mind for not cleaning his boots. Syn.: TELL OFF. Compare: BAWL OUT, DRESS DOWN, GIVE IT TO, TONGUE LASHING....
  33. Значение идиомы boggle the mind [boggle the mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop the rational thinking process by virtue of being too fantastic or incredible. It boggles the mind that John should have been inside a flying saucer!...
  34. Значение идиомы mind one’s p’s and q’s [mind one’s p’s and q’s] {v. phr.} To be very careful what you door say; not make mistakes. When the principal of the school visitedthe class the students all minded their p’s and q’s. If you wishto succeed you must mind your p’s and q’s. Syn.: WATCH ONE’SSTEP....
  35. Значение идиомы change one’s mind [change one’s mind] {v. phr.} To alter one’s opinion or judgment on a given issue. I used to hate Chicago, but as the years passed I gradually changed my mind and now I actually love living here....
  36. Значение идиомы speak one’s mind [speak one’s mind] {v. phr.} To say openly what you think; giveadvice that may not be liked. John thought it was wrong to keepGeorge out of the club and he spoke his mind about it. Compare: SOUNDOFF....
  37. Значение идиомы mind like a steel trap [mind like a steel trap] {n. phr.} A very quick and understandingmind, which is quick to catch an idea. Henry is not fond of sports, but he has a mind like a steel trap. A successful lawyer must havea mind like a steel trap....
  38. Значение идиомы frame of mind [frame of mind] {n. phr.} One’s mental outlook; the state of one’spsychological condition, There is no use trying to talk to himwhile he is in such a negative frame of mind....
  39. Значение идиомы call to mind [call to mind] {v. phr.} To remember; cause to remember. Your story calls to mind a similar event that happened to us a few years back....
  40. Перевод идиомы in one’s right mind, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in one’s right mind Перевод: в здравом уме Пример: The girl was not in her right mind to quit her job right now. Девушка была не в своем уме, раз решила сейчас бросить работу....
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