be (living) on another planet
be (living) on another planet
slang To be oblivious to one's surroundings or act strangely. I have no idea what the professor said during today's lecture because I was on another planet the whole time. The millionaire investor always says something wacky in the board meetings—it's like he's on living another planet.
See also: another, on, planet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be on another ˈplanet
,what ˈplanet is somebody on?
(spoken, humorous) used to suggest that somebody’s ideas are not realistic or practical: He can’t really think we’re going to finish the job today, can he? What planet is he on?See also: another, on, planet
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be on another planet
- Planet
- be in another world
- get (one's) bearings
- get one's bearings
- find (one's) bearings
- find/get your bearings
- (one's) bearings
- one's bearings
- live in a world of (one's) own