fleeting absence
[ˈfliːtɪŋ ˈæbsəns]
noun phrasepl: fleeting absences
ausência fugaz
1. a brief, temporary, or momentary lack of presence; a short period during which someone or something is not present
Her fleeting absence from the meeting was hardly noticed by anyone.
Sua ausência fugaz da reunião passou despercebida por quase todos.
2. a transient disappearance or lapse in attention or consciousness
There was a fleeting absence of sound before the orchestra resumed.
Houve uma ausência fugaz de som antes da orquestra retomar.
In both American and Brazilian English, 'fleeting absence' is commonly used in romantic, literary, or philosophical contexts to evoke a sense of longing or impermanence. It carries a poetic quality and is frequently encountered in literature, music, and personal correspondence. The phrase emphasizes the emotional impact of temporary separation rather than mere physical absence.
NYC Slang
quick dip or a ghost moment
Related Idioms & Phrases
a fleeting absence makes the heart grow fonder
in the fleeting absence of
during a fleeting absence
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