let something wander
Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words
to permit one's mind or attention to lose focus
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Examples (10)
- Lisa let her mind wander a little.
- Don't let your attention wander during the exam.
- He often lets his thoughts wander when he's bored.
- She tried not to let her gaze wander during the serious conversation.
- It's easy to let your mind wander during a long, monotonous task.
- We shouldn't let our focus wander from the main goal.
- If you let your imagination wander, you can come up with great ideas.
- The speaker advised against letting one's mind wander during meditation.
- Despite the distractions, she managed not to let her concentration wander.
- Sometimes, it's good to just let your thoughts wander freely.