Be (living) on another planet In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be (living) on another planet", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-09-05 06:09

Meaning of Be (living) on another planet

Synonyms:

what planet is somebody on?

Be (living) on another planet humorous spoken slang

To be not aware of what is happening around you or think and behave oddly.

 

They teased Mary because she seemed as though she'd been on another planet when the teacher asked her to solve an easy equation.

You may think that I'm on another planet, but rethink what I've told you. I'm sure you will find it practical. His idea was patently ridiculous. He must be living on another planet!

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Other phrases about:

not know shit from Shinola

Be ignorant, innocent or totally unaware; not know what's what

not know if (one) is afoot or on horseback

To be so confused that one is unaware of one's actions

you've/it's got me stumped

Used to describe that you are unaware of something or do not find an answer to something.

have (one's) head (stuck) up (one's) arse

To be unaware of what is going on around one.

be none the wiser/no wiser

1. To not know or discover that somebody has done something wrong.
2. To not understand something, though it has been explained to you.

Origin of Be (living) on another planet

The origin of this slang is not clear.
 

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