Meaning
"Have Your Head In The Clouds"는 영어 표현으로, 누군가가 현실에 집중하지 못하고 상상이나 공상에 빠져 있는 상태를 묘사합니다. 이 표현은 주로 다른 사람이 현재 상황에 집중하지 않고 정신이 다른 곳에 가 있는 듯한 느낌을 받을 때 사용됩니다.
예를 들어, 중요한 회의 중에 누군가가 딴생각을 하거나, 수업 시간에 학생이 멍하니 창밖을 바라보고 있을 때 "He has his head in the clouds"라고 말할 수 있습니다. 이 표현은 약간의 비판적 의미를 담고 있어, 상대방이 더 집중해야 한다는 메시지를 전달할 때 사용됩니다.
이 표현을 사용할 때는 상대방의 상상력이나 창의력을 긍정적인 의미로 칭찬하는 경우도 있지만, 대부분은 현재의 상황에 대한 주의를 환기시키기 위한 목적으로 사용됩니다. 따라서, "Have Your Head In The Clouds"는 상황에 맞게 적절히 사용해야 합니다.
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!
