"have your head in the clouds" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 心不在焉

Definition

指心思飘忽，沉浸在自己的想象或梦想中，不注意周围发生的事情。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式表达，常用来说某人心不在焉或不切实际。可以搭配“总是”、“看起来”等使用，语气一般较温和。

Examples

He always has his head in the clouds during class.

他上课时总是**心不在焉**。

If you have your head in the clouds, you might miss important details.

如果你**心不在焉**，可能会错过重要细节。

Try not to have your head in the clouds at work.

工作时尽量不要**心不在焉**。

Sorry, I had my head in the clouds and didn’t hear what you said.

不好意思，我刚才**心不在焉**，没听到你说什么。

When you’re always having your head in the clouds, people might think you’re not serious.

你老是**心不在焉**，别人可能觉得你不认真。

Don’t have your head in the clouds while crossing the street!

过马路时千万别**心不在焉**！