Meaning
"Have one's head in the clouds"는 영어 관용 표현으로, 현실적이지 않고 비현실적인 생각에 빠져 있는 상태를 의미합니다. 즉, 주어진 상황에 집중하지 못하고 공상에 잠긴 사람을 묘사할 때 사용됩니다.
일상 대화에서 이 표현은 누군가가 꿈이나 환상에 지나치게 몰두하여 현실적인 상황을 제대로 인식하지 못하는 경우에 자주 쓰입니다. 예를 들어, 중요한 회의 중에 상상의 나래를 펼치고 있는 직장 동료에게 "You always have your head in the clouds!"라고 말할 수 있습니다. 이는 그 사람이 회의에 집중하지 않고 딴생각을 하고 있다는 의미입니다.
이 표현은 때로는 부정적인 의미로 사용될 수 있지만, 창의적인 아이디어를 떠올리거나 상상력을 발휘하는 경우에는 긍정적인 의미로도 해석될 수 있습니다. 즉, "Have one's head in the clouds"는 상황에 따라 다르게 이해될 수 있는 표현입니다.
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!
