be miles away
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To be noticeably distracted and unfocused. Of course you don't remember me saying that—you were miles away the whole time! It's the last day before Christmas break, so my students are miles away.
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be miles away
be lost in thought and so unaware of what is happening around you. informalFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
be ˈmiles away
(informal) be thinking deeply about something and not aware of what is happening around you: When I ask him a question in class, he just looks at me. He’s always miles away. ♢ ‘What do you think of Anne’s idea, Dan?’ ‘Sorry, I was miles away. What idea is that?’Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017