have a short memory

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English

Verb

have a short memory (third-person singular simple present has a short memory, present participle having a short memory, simple past and past participle had a short memory)

To forget things quickly, especially negative things that should have an impact on one's decision.

Usage notes

Not to be confused with short-term memory.

Translations

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See also

mind like a sieve

Further reading

“have a short memory”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present.
“have a short memory” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.
“short memory”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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