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lapses of memory

[/ˈlæpsɪz əv ˈmɛməri/]
nounpl: lapses of memory
lapsos de memória
1. Temporary failures or gaps in one's ability to remember something; moments of forgetfulness
She had occasional lapses of memory after the accident.
Ela tinha ocasionais lapsos de memória após o acidente.
2. Brief periods during which someone forgets important information or events
Even young people experience lapses of memory from time to time.
Até pessoas jovens experimentam lapsos de memória de vez em quando.
NYC Slang
brain farts
Synonyms
memory lapsesmemory gapsblackoutsforgetfulnessamnesiablanks
Antonyms
perfect recallaccurate memorysharp memory

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lapsos de memória
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
falhas de memória
Alternative phrase also used
Portugal
lapsos de memória
Standard term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a senior moment
having a blank
mind going blank
slip of the mind
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