Is this still a commonly used expression?
2007-09-05 21:03:38 · 11 answers · asked by angelicatokyo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Yes, it is still used in UK as a description of someone who is absent minded, pensive, or so absorbed in their own thoughts that they are unaware of their surroundings or where they are going.
Examples: "He (or she) had his/her head in the clouds and failed to notice the danger ahead"
"Mary is finding difficulty with her work as she is easily distracted and has her head in the clouds during lessons".
2007-09-05 23:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that expression was used a long time ago. Other expressions-"The lights are on but nobodies home" "Clueless" or, as one person mentioned "Space Cadet" have been more recent versions meaning basically the same thing.
2007-09-06 04:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by PrivacyNowPlease! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well on his way, head in a cloud, the man with the foolish grin is talking perfectly loud
2007-09-06 04:07:54 · answer #3 · answered by the Boss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes in britain i think its still used, part of standard english. In the USA.... well they've always got the newest and coolest phrases to say, don't they?
2007-09-06 04:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by Eevaya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is a head in a cloud ?
2007-09-06 04:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by Ninja jolmod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Thats a straight forward answer, no.
2007-09-06 04:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by starrynight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm 19 and live in so cal, and have never heard that, EVER. i'm guessing it means a dreamer?
2007-09-06 04:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by DIIV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i haven't heard that too often anymore. i like "space cadet" better.
2007-09-06 04:07:02 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It certainly is in my family when they are talking about me (apparently...)
2007-09-06 04:08:28 · answer #9 · answered by GrahamH 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not exactly...maybe if your old...
2007-09-06 04:05:15 · answer #10 · answered by OneBloom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋