I lost my thread of thought during the presentation.
thread of thought
idiomA train of thought; a thought process.
The loud noise in the hallway caused me to lose my thread of thought while I was writing.
She paused for a moment to regain her thread of thought before explaining the complex theory to the audience.
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food for thought
Information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation.
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hang by a thread
To be in danger, calling for precise caution; to be in a precarious situation.
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hold that thought
To pause in a conversation for an interruption.
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park that thought
Alternative form of hold that thought.
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shower thought
An idea, often some minor epiphany, that occurs while showering or otherwise going about one’s everyday routine.
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thought bubble
An ill-conceived idea.
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thread the needle
To perform a tedious task with extreme precision; to manage to find harmony or strike a balance between conflicting forces, interests, etc.