in a dwaal
in a dwaal
In a preoccupied, disconnected, or unfocused state of mind; in a daze. Primarily heard in South Africa. I was in a dwaal leaving the doctor's office, unable to come to grips with the diagnosis she had just given me. The actor says he has been in a dwaal following the overwhelming positive reaction to his latest film.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in a dwaal
SOUTH AFRICAN, INFORMALIf someone is in a dwaal, they are unable to think clearly or understand what is happening. I've been in a dwaal most of today.
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
in a dwaal
in a dreamy, dazed, or absent-minded state. South African 1985 Paul Slabolepszy Saturday Night at the Palace Yassas—Carstens!! Wake up, man. You in a real dwaal tonight.
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in a daze
- in a whirl
- space someone out
- spaced out
- space off
- flat out like a lizard drinking
- flat strap
- flat chat
- spacy
- spaced (out)