be miles away
idiomPart ofmile
be miles away — idiom
1. to be so focused on your own thoughts that you do not notice what other people a
1.idiom
Definition
to be so focused on your own thoughts that you do not notice what other people are saying or doing around you.
Example
Nkechi was miles away during the meeting and did not hear her name called.
Sorry, I was miles away — could you repeat what you just said?