had a short memory

A form of have a short memory — To forget things quickly, especially negative things that should have an impact on one's decision.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of have a short memory
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had a short memory. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/had%20a%20short%20memory

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“had a short memory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/had%20a%20short%20memory. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “had a short memory,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/had%20a%20short%20memory.

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