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Definition |
to become distracted from what one was saying |
Examples |
1) He stumbles over words as he lost his train of thought
in the presentation.
2)
As I was explaining the complex theory, I suddenly
lost my train of thought. |
Etymology |
The term likely stems from the literal idea of a train departing from
the tracks, symbolizing one's thoughts going off track or becoming
derailed. |
Synonyms |
space
out, lose focus, go blank |
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