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Definition |
away from reality, physically or mentally |
Examples |
1) He is so dreamy, as though his mind is miles
away from earth.
2) She seemed miles away, lost in
thought. |
Etymology |
The term is an idiomatic expression
originating from Middle English. "Miles" refers to the unit of distance,
and "away" implies being distant from a specific point. |
Synonyms |
daydreaming, lost in thought, preoccupied |
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