To be on another planet

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phrase

Not aware of what is happening around you because you are thinking about something else.

Every time I talk to her about the issues, she seems to be on another planet.
Visual representation of "to be on another planet" - Not aware of what is happening around you because you are thinking about something else

Often appears as...

  • seem to be on another planet
  • feel like you're on another planet

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Daydreaming Expression

Use when someone is not paying attention, as if lost in their own thoughts.

Illustration for Daydreaming Expression
I called you three times, are you on another planet?
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Informal Speech

It's a casual phrase, more suitable for conversations among friends, not formal settings.

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During the meeting, he was so quiet, like he was on another planet.
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Figurative Language

Don't take it literally; it's a way to express someone's disconnection from the situation.

Illustration for Figurative Language
You must be on another planet if you didn't notice the surprise party preparations.
Visual representation of the word "To be on another planet"

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