Meaning
「Have one's head in the clouds」という表現は、空想にふけったり、現実的でない考えに浸っている状態を指します。誰かが「Have one's head in the clouds」と言われると、その人は現実から離れて、夢のようなことを考えているという意味です。日常会話では、例えば他の人が重要なことに集中せず、別のことを考えている時に使われることが多いです。
この表現は、しばしば軽い冗談や優しい指摘として使われます。「現実に戻ってきて」や「もっと集中して」というニュアンスがあります。たとえば、授業中に先生が「彼は今、雲の中にいるようだ」と言った場合、その生徒が授業内容に注意を払っていないことを意味します。
このように、「Have one's head in the clouds」は、空想や非現実的な考えに夢中になっている状態を表現する際に便利なフレーズです。現実に注意を向ける必要がある場面で、ユーモアを交えて使用することができます。
Example
He met his girlfriend on campus and he's had his head in the clouds all semester.
Have you got your head in the clouds? Can we try to focus during class, please?
When it comes to community safety, the government has got their head in the clouds. They don't have the proper policies in place to protect the people.
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!
