Meaning
"Have Your Head In The Clouds"とは、空想にふける、または現実から離れた考えにふけっている状態を指す英語表現です。このフレーズは、しばしば集中力を欠いている、または現実の問題に直面していない人に対して使われます。
例えば、会議中に別のことを考えている人や、将来のことばかりに気を取られ、目の前の課題を見落としている人に対して「You have your head in the clouds」と言うことがあります。この表現はポジティブにもネガティブにも使われることがあり、時には創造的な思考を持つことを称賛する意味合いでも使われます。
使用する際には、相手が実際の状況を把握していない、または目の前の現実に注意を払っていないことを指摘する意図で使うことが多いです。したがって、状況に応じて適切に使うことが重要です。
このように、「Have Your Head In The Clouds」は、空想や非現実的な考えに心を奪われている状態を表現するための便利なフレーズです。
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!
