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'''Out of sight out of mind''' is a fallacy of thought, meaning that something which is not plainly evident is either ignored or forgotten. | '''Out of sight out of mind''' is a fallacy of thought, meaning that something which is not plainly evident is either ignored or forgotten. | ||
| − | The saying finds its origins from the 13th | + | The saying finds its origins from the 13th century terms "in mind" (remembered) and "out of mind" (forgotten), essentially meaning that something that is not in view is not remembered. |
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Latest revision as of 14:58, September 2, 2016
Out of sight out of mind is a fallacy of thought, meaning that something which is not plainly evident is either ignored or forgotten.
The saying finds its origins from the 13th century terms "in mind" (remembered) and "out of mind" (forgotten), essentially meaning that something that is not in view is not remembered.