get distracted

Frequency: 9.030.5 per million words

A common and informal way to describe the process of losing focus.

distractedVERB + ADJECTIVE

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Examples (10)

  • It's easy to get distracted when you're studying.
  • I often get distracted by my phone when I should be working.
  • The driver got distracted for a moment and nearly missed the turn.
  • If you get distracted during the exam, you might run out of time.
  • She was trying to meditate, but kept getting distracted by the noise outside.
  • Try not to get distracted by irrelevant details during the presentation.
  • He finds it hard to focus and will get distracted by the slightest sound.
  • The children easily get distracted when the television is on.
  • We were having a serious conversation, but then we got distracted and started talking about movies.
  • The main reason people get distracted at work is because of constant interruptions.