be away with the fairies
US /bi əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəriz/
UK /bi əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəriz/
1.
to be in a dream world, not paying attention to what is happening around you
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She's always away with the fairies, daydreaming instead of working.
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During the meeting, he seemed to be away with the fairies, not contributing anything.