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lapses of memory
[/ˈlæpsɪz əv ˈmɛməri/]
noun
pl: 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 lapses
memory gaps
blackouts
forgetfulness
amnesia
blanks
Antonyms
perfect recall
accurate memory
sharp 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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