A million miles away Meaning in English
expression
Definition
Used to say that someone is either physically very far away or, more commonly, seems distracted and lost in thought.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and metaphorical. Most often describes someone who appears distracted or not mentally present. Can be used for physical distance, but this is less common. Phrases: 'looked a million miles away', 'seemed a million miles away'. Do not use for actual, measurable distance.
Example Sentences
You look a million miles away today.
basic
Her mind was a million miles away during class.
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He stared out the window, a million miles away.
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Sorry, what did you say? I was a million miles away.
natural
Whenever she thinks about her hometown, she feels a million miles away from here.
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He was sitting at the table but seemed a million miles away.
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