Meaning
A expressão «Have Your Head In The Clouds» é usada para descrever alguém que está distraído ou sonhador, não prestando atenção ao que está acontecendo ao seu redor. Isso pode ocorrer quando a pessoa está imersa em seus próprios pensamentos ou fantasias, afastando-se da realidade imediata.
No dia a dia, você pode usar essa expressão para falar de alguém que está tão absorto em seus devaneios que perde detalhes importantes do que está acontecendo ao seu redor. Por exemplo, se um colega de trabalho está sempre sonhando acordado durante as reuniões, você pode dizer que ele tem a cabeça nas nuvens.
É uma expressão comum e bastante usada de maneira informal para descrever pessoas que têm uma tendência a se perder em pensamentos ou em um mundo de fantasia, em vez de se concentrar no presente. Usá-la pode ser uma maneira leve e amigável de chamar a atenção de alguém para que se concentre mais nas tarefas ou no ambiente ao seu redor.
Similar words: Absent-minded, scatterbrained, preoccupied, unaware, out of touch with reality, to be in the dark, to be on another planet.
Example
What's with the student's today? They all seem to have their head in the clouds.
I wonder if he's been daydreaming about his upcoming vacation. He's got his head in the clouds lately.
I've seen people walk with their faces glued to their phones but this guy has got his head in the clouds.
You've got your heart in the right place, but you've got your head in the clouds. You'd better get it together.
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
