What it means
To have your head in the clouds is to be lost in daydreams and lofty thoughts, drifting far above the dull business of everyday life. The dreamer floats up where the clouds are, busy with fancies and grand ideas while forgetting the keys, the bills and the time. It is said half fondly, half as a nudge to come back down to earth and pay attention.
Usage examples
"Stop with your head in the clouds and help me sort out these bills."
"He is a brilliant artist but he has his head in the clouds, never remembers a single appointment."
"She's lovely but her head's always in the clouds, you tell her the plan and two minutes later it's gone."
"Stop daydreaming with your head in the clouds and fill in the form, the deadline was actually yesterday."
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