Have your head in the clouds
phrase
Being in a state of daydreaming, not paying attention to what is happening around you.
He often has his head in the clouds thinking about his next novel and doesn't notice his surroundings.
Often appears as...
- always has his head in the clouds
- never got his head out of the clouds
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Having impractical ideas or dreams, not being realistic.
She has her head in the clouds if she thinks she can quit her job and travel the world with no savings.
Often appears as...
- he has his head in the clouds
- having your head in the clouds
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Being in a state of daydreaming, not paying attention to what is happening around you.
He often has his head in the clouds thinking about his next novel and doesn't notice his surroundings.
Often appears as...
- always has his head in the clouds
- never got his head out of the clouds
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Having impractical ideas or dreams, not being realistic.
She has her head in the clouds if she thinks she can quit her job and travel the world with no savings.
Often appears as...
- he has his head in the clouds
- having your head in the clouds
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Focused
Used when someone is not concentrating on the current situation or task.
During meetings, he has his head in the clouds, missing the important points.
Pro Tip 2/3Daydream Frequency
Can indicate someone often lost in thought, not a one-time event.
She always has her head in the clouds during class; it's hard to get her attention.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Tone
Sometimes said with a critical tone, implying it's not a good thing.
You need to focus - having your head in the clouds won't help you pass the test.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Focused
Used when someone is not concentrating on the current situation or task.
During meetings, he has his head in the clouds, missing the important points.
Pro Tip 2/3Daydream Frequency
Can indicate someone often lost in thought, not a one-time event.
She always has her head in the clouds during class; it's hard to get her attention.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Tone
Sometimes said with a critical tone, implying it's not a good thing.
You need to focus - having your head in the clouds won't help you pass the test.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Focused
Used when someone is not concentrating on the current situation or task.
During meetings, he has his head in the clouds, missing the important points.
Pro Tip 2/3Daydream Frequency
Can indicate someone often lost in thought, not a one-time event.
She always has her head in the clouds during class; it's hard to get her attention.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Tone
Sometimes said with a critical tone, implying it's not a good thing.
You need to focus - having your head in the clouds won't help you pass the test.
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