[lose sight of] {v. phr.} 1. Not to be able to see any longer. * /I lost sight of Mary in the crowd./ * /I watched the plane go higher […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

catch sight of

[catch sight of] {v. phr.} To see suddenly or unexpectedly. * /Allan caught sight of a kingbird in a maple tree./ Contrast: [LOSE SIGHT OF]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

out of sight

[out of sight] {adv. phr.} 1. Not within one's field of vision. * /The sailboat disappeared out of sight over the horizon./ 2. Extremely expensive. * /The builder's estimate was […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

at sight

[at sight] or [on sight] {adv. phr.} 1. The first time the person or thing is seen; as soon as the person or thing is seen. * /First graders learn […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Guy Wemore Carryl, "Beer," The Mauve Decade

It takes two bodies to make one seduction.

off one's head (or out of one's head)

[off one's head (or out of one's head)] {adj.} Mad or delirious.

all eyes

[all eyes] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Wide-eyed with surprise or curiosity; watching very closely. - Used in the predicate. * […]

eyes in the back of one's head

[eyes in the back of one's head] {n. phr.}, {informal} Ability to know what happens when your back is turned. * /Mother must […]

Artemus Ward

(1834-1867), "The Census" Did you ever have the measles, and if so, how many?

Richard the Third

[Richard the Third] {n.} A piece of excrement (rhyming slang Richard the Third = turd).

here and now

[here and now] (2) {n.} The present time and place; today. * /He enjoys the pleasures of the here and now and never worries […]

take charge

[take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take control or responsibility; undertake the care or management (of […]