Example: Während der Diskussion darfst du den Faden aus den Augen nicht verlieren.
Definition
"Den Faden aus den Augen verlieren" means to lose track of the main point or thread of a conversation, story, or argument. It describes the moment when someone forgets or loses focus on the ongoing topic, often causing confusion or misunderstanding.
Translations
lose sight of the main point
perder el hilo
de rode draad kwijtraken
perdre el fil
perdre le fil
Etymology
The phrase "den Faden aus den Augen verlieren" literally translates to 'to lose the thread from the eyes.' It comes from the metaphor of following a thread to keep track of something complex, like a story or argument. Did you know? This expression evokes the image of a thin thread being so important that losing sight of it causes one to lose direction.
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lose sight of the main point