Tuesday, 14 October 2025

lose the thread

 lose the thread

= to get distracted or confused, which leads to a loss of understanding or clarity regarding a conversation, story, or topic


I was explaining my project during the presentation, but I lost the thread when the professor suddenly interrupted me.


The movie started off strong, but I lost the thread of the storyline after the first hour.


The lecture was full of interesting information, but I lost the thread when the professor switched topics unexpectedly.


The article had great insights, but I lost the thread when it started using too many technical terms.



Some synonyms and antonyms for "lose the thread":


Synonyms:

Get distracted

Lose focus

Become confused 

Lose track

Stray off topic 


Antonyms:

Stay on track

Maintain focus  

Understand

Stay engaged

Stay attentive


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