lose track of time
/ˌluːz ˌtræk əv ˈtaɪm/NEUTRAL · B2
Meaning
to stop noticing how much time has passed
Examples
- 1I lose track of time whenever I work on a jigsaw puzzle.
- 2We lost track of time in the museum and missed the last bus home.
- 3Absorbed in my book, I lost track of time and looked up to find the café closing.
- 4Set an alarm before gaming; otherwise you might lose track of time and miss your appointment.
- 5While painting, she lost track of time; she thought it was lunchtime, but it was already evening.
Grammar
Only lose changes form: lose, lost, lost. Keep track singular and retain of.
Similar in meaning
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