Jeb wasn't listening at all and lost the thread of what his father was saying.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
lose the thread of — lose the thread (of (something)) to not be able to understand what someone is saying because you are not giving it all your attention. Jeb wasn t listening at all and lost the thread of what his father was saying … New idioms dictionary
lose the thread — (of (something)) to not be able to understand what someone is saying because you are not giving it all your attention. Jeb wasn t listening at all and lost the thread of what his father was saying … New idioms dictionary
thread — thread1 [ θred ] noun ** ▸ 1 used for sewing ▸ 2 line around screw ▸ 3 long line of something ▸ 4 idea that connects ▸ 5 series of messages ▸ 6 very small amount/level ▸ 7 clothes ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count or uncount a long thin fiber used for… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
thread — I UK [θred] / US noun Word forms thread : singular thread plural threads ** 1) a) [countable/uncountable] a long thin fibre used for sewing pieces of cloth together or for weaving cotton/silk/nylon thread You need a longer piece of thread. b) a… … English dictionary
thread — /θrɛd / (say thred) noun 1. a fine cord of flax, cotton, or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, especially such a cord composed of two or more filaments twisted together. 2. twisted fibres of any kind used for sewing. 3. one… …
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