zone in and out
zone in and out
To lose and regain focus, attention, or awareness intermittently, as due to boredom, fatigue, or intoxication. A: "Did you catch what the boss said about the policy changes?" B: "Not really. I kind of zoned in and out while he was talking." The pain medication the doctors gave me is really strong, so I keep zoning in and out.
See also: and, out, zone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- zoned
- zoned (out)
- zonked (out)
- be out of (one's) mind with (something)
- be/go out of your mind
- boredom
- listen (to someone or something) with half an ear
- listen with half an ear
- goggle
- beer goggles