Meaning
用途：
- 当一个人经常发呆或沉浸在自己的思绪中时，可以说他“have one's head in the clouds”。
- 用于形容那些常常做白日梦或在现实中不太实际的人。
- 有时也可以用来轻松地批评一个人的不切实际或不专心。
例句：
- 在课堂上，老师发现约翰常常“have his head in the clouds”，所以他叫约翰回到现实中来。
- 她总是“have her head in the clouds”，所以常常忘记重要的事情。
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!
