Meaning of the word "far from eye, far from heart" in English

What does "far from eye, far from heart" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

far from eye, far from heart

US /fɑːr frʌm aɪ, fɑːr frʌm hɑːrt/
UK /fɑː frəm aɪ, fɑː frəm hɑːt/
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Idiom

used to say that people or things are forgotten when they are no longer present or visible

Example:
He stopped calling her after he moved abroad; I guess it's far from eye, far from heart.
I used to love that hobby, but far from eye, far from heart, I haven't thought about it in years.