To lose track of
Example: I sometimes lose track of time when I read books.
Definition
"To lose track of" means to become unaware or forgetful of the passage or progress of something, such as time, events, or information. For example, "I sometimes lose track of time when I read books" implies forgetting how much time has passed.
Etymology
The phrase "to lose track of" originates from the literal idea of losing the path or marks that guide one’s way, with "track" referring to a physical trail or line. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to mean losing awareness or record of something intangible like time or events.
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"To lose track of" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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