Meaning of the word "be away with the fairies" in English

What does "be away with the fairies" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

be away with the fairies

US /bi əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəriz/
UK /bi əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəriz/
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Idiom

to be in a dream world, not paying attention to what is happening around you

Example:
She's always away with the fairies, daydreaming instead of working.
During the meeting, he seemed to be away with the fairies, not contributing anything.