Meaning of the word "long absent, soon forgotten" in English
What does "long absent, soon forgotten" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
long absent, soon forgotten
US /lɔŋ ˈæbsənt suːn fərˈɡɑːtn/
UK /lɒŋ ˈæbsənt suːn fəˈɡɒtn/
Idiom
used to say that people are quickly forgotten when they are no longer present or visible
Example:
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He stopped visiting his old friends, and as they say, long absent, soon forgotten.
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I haven't heard from him in years; I guess it's a case of long absent, soon forgotten.