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Idiom have a memory like a sieve to be very bad at remembering things.I've never known anyone so forgetful - she's got a memory like a sieve.
idiomhave a memory like a sievespoken to keep forgetting things:"Which books did they tell us to bring?" "You've got a memory like a sieve, haven't you."Oh sorry, I forgot you were coming this morning - my memory's like a sieve these days.
have a memory like a sieveTo be exceptionally forgetful or absentminded. I need to start getting more sleep at night, because lately I've had a memory like a sieve. John has a memory like a sieve—I had to leave him three separate reminders about the play tomorrow night. have a mind/memory like a ˈsieve (informal) forget things easily or quickly: I’m terribly sorry I didn’t remember your birthday — I’ve got a memory like a sieve.A sieve is a kitchen tool with small holes in it, used for separating solids from liquids or very small pieces of food from larger pieces. |