conveniently forget

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

used, often ironically, to suggest someone is deliberately not remembering something problematic

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  • He seems to have conveniently forgotten about his promise to give us a raise.
  • He conveniently forgot to tell me he was married.
  • My brother always seems to conveniently forget that he owes me money.
  • She conveniently forgot about the meeting when it was time to present her report.
  • The politician seems to conveniently forget his previous campaign promises when he's in office.
  • The politician conveniently forgot his campaign promises after the election.
  • When it was his turn to do the dishes, he conveniently forgot and went out with his friends.
  • My roommate conveniently forgets to pay his share of the bills every month.
  • Did you just conveniently forget that you were supposed to pick me up today?
  • They conveniently forgot to mention the additional fees until after we signed the contract.
  • The witness appeared to conveniently forget key details during the cross-examination.
  • The witness conveniently forgot the details that would incriminate his friend.
  • It's amazing how people can conveniently forget the favors you've done for them.
  • She conveniently forgets her wallet whenever we go out to dinner together.
  • I bet he will conveniently forget to mention his past failures during the job interview.
  • The company conveniently forgot to inform customers about the price increase.
  • I must have conveniently forgotten to add that mistake to my report.
  • He conveniently forgot our anniversary but remembered his golf tournament perfectly.
  • She conveniently forgets all the times I helped her, but always remembers when I make a small mistake.
  • The students conveniently forgot about the homework assignment over the weekend.