Daily life
lose track of time
become unaware of time passing
To stop noticing how much time has passed because you are busy or interested in something.
Hear it in real life
Why didn't you call me back?
Sorry, I lost track of time at the library.
I often lose track of time when I am reading in a quiet café.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I lost track ‸ time while reading.
Say: I lost track of time while reading.
The phrase requires “of” between “track” and “time”; do not leave out this fixed link.
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
lose track of time; lost track of time
Your turn: say it out loud
I often lose track of time when I am reading in a quiet café.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
lose track of time
become unaware of time passing
“I often lose track of time when I am reading in a quiet café.”
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