head in the clouds

head in the clouds

Meaning

• daydreaming or absentminded
• be unaware of what is going on
• not being actively aware of your present situation
• thinking in an illogical or delusional manner

Example Sentences

1. He roams around all night with his head in the clouds.
2. Kim does not like the logic and keeps his head in the clouds all the time.
3. Lolita has her head in the clouds if she thinks she will win the tournament.
4. The government has its head in the clouds when it comes to the rebels.
5. He is not right for this job; he has his head in the clouds.
6. Most of the time she is having her head in the clouds.

Origin

The earliest use of this expression dates back to the mid-1600s. The origins are uncertain beyond that is probably the imagery of a very creative person. At that time humans did not have airplanes so aviation was not a concept that inspired the idiom. Clouds were considered out of the reach or impossible to humans. In this regards, when a person used to talk impossible or stupid things people used to refer him as his head is in the clouds. And when a person misjudged a situation people used to tell him to consider the ground realities seriously and come down from the clouds.