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A2 — Elementary❤️ Love & Family

Perdere qualcuno di vista

To lose touch with someone

Literal Translation

"To lose someone from sight"

What it means

To lose touch with someone; to drift apart. Used for relationships that have faded due to distance, time, or changed circumstances. Neutral in tone, often with a note of wistfulness.

Example in context

"Ci siamo persi di vista dopo l'università, ma ci vogliamo ancora bene."

"We lost touch after university, but we still care for each other."

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