VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Memory like a sieve

Meaning:

To have a memory like a sieve means to have a very poor memory.

Examples:

  • I'm so sorry I forgot your birthday, I have a memory like a sieve.
  • Don't tell him to buy milk, he'll forget. That man has a memory like a sieve.
  • I keep losing my keys; I think I have a memory like a sieve.
  • He's always forgetting appointments; his memory is like a sieve.
  • I studied hard for the test, but my memory is like a sieve, so I'm worried.
  • She promised to call me back, but she has a memory like a sieve, so I doubt she will.
  • I told him three times, but he forgot again. Does he have a memory like a sieve?
  • I can't remember what I had for breakfast this morning. My memory is terrible, like a sieve.
  • He's always losing his glasses. It's like he has a memory like a sieve for where he puts them.
  • I wrote down the shopping list, but I left it at home. My memory is like a sieve today.
  • She's supposed to meet her friend at the cafe, but she might forget. Her memory is a sieve.
  • I told him the directions twice, but I don't think he remembered. He has a memory like a sieve.
  • I keep forgetting people's names. It's embarrassing; I feel like my memory is a sieve.
  • He's supposed to pick up the kids from school, but I wouldn't be surprised if he forgets. His memory is terrible.
  • I made a list of things to do, but I already forgot the first item. My memory is a sieve today.
  • She's trying to learn a new language, but she's struggling because her memory is like a sieve.
  • He's always losing his phone. It's like he has a memory like a sieve for where he puts it.
  • I told her the time of the appointment, but I'm not sure she remembered. She has a memory like a sieve.
  • I keep forgetting to pay my bills on time. My memory is terrible, like a sieve.
  • He's supposed to meet his client at 2 pm, but he might be late. He has a memory like a sieve.