be over the hills and far away

be over the hills and far away

To be at some distant, remote point or location. Rather than focusing on the here and now, John's ideas for the future are always over the hills and far away. The men are all over the hills and far away finding work, meaning us women must raise the children and mind the homes on our own.
See also: and, away, far, hill, over
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • have a couple
  • have a few
  • have had a few
  • for the ride
  • go along for the ride
  • be/go along for the ride
  • along for the ride
  • along for the ride, to go/to come/just
  • hard feelings
  • drive (someone) to an early grave