To be on another planet
phrase
Not aware of what is happening around you because you are thinking about something else.
Every time I talk to her about the issues, she seems to be on another planet.
Often appears as...
- seem to be on another planet
- feel like you're on another planet
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
Having ideas, behaviors or lifestyle different from the norm or expected.
His fashion sense is so unique, he must be on another planet.
Often appears as...
- must be on another planet
- acts like he's on another planet
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
Not aware of what is happening around you because you are thinking about something else.
Every time I talk to her about the issues, she seems to be on another planet.
Often appears as...
- seem to be on another planet
- feel like you're on another planet
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
Having ideas, behaviors or lifestyle different from the norm or expected.
His fashion sense is so unique, he must be on another planet.
Often appears as...
- must be on another planet
- acts like he's on another planet
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Daydreaming Expression
Use when someone is not paying attention, as if lost in their own thoughts.
I called you three times, are you on another planet?
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Speech
It's a casual phrase, more suitable for conversations among friends, not formal settings.
During the meeting, he was so quiet, like he was on another planet.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Language
Don't take it literally; it's a way to express someone's disconnection from the situation.
You must be on another planet if you didn't notice the surprise party preparations.
Pro Tip 1/3Daydreaming Expression
Use when someone is not paying attention, as if lost in their own thoughts.
I called you three times, are you on another planet?
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Speech
It's a casual phrase, more suitable for conversations among friends, not formal settings.
During the meeting, he was so quiet, like he was on another planet.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Language
Don't take it literally; it's a way to express someone's disconnection from the situation.
You must be on another planet if you didn't notice the surprise party preparations.
Pro Tip 1/3Daydreaming Expression
Use when someone is not paying attention, as if lost in their own thoughts.
I called you three times, are you on another planet?
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Speech
It's a casual phrase, more suitable for conversations among friends, not formal settings.
During the meeting, he was so quiet, like he was on another planet.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Language
Don't take it literally; it's a way to express someone's disconnection from the situation.
You must be on another planet if you didn't notice the surprise party preparations.
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