想入非非 (xiǎng rù fēi fēi) — to indulge in fantasy; to have one's head in the clouds
Definition
A vivid idiom for drifting into wild, unrealistic daydreams — 'having one's head in the clouds'. Usually carries a gentle reproach, suggesting the person should come back to reality.
idiom
to indulge in fantasyto have one's head in the clouds
Examples
- 想入非非，。Tā zhěng tiān xiǎng rù fēi fēi, bú tā shi gōng zuò.He indulges in fantasy all day and doesn't work steadily.
- 想入非非，。Bié xiǎng rù fēi fēi le, xiàn shí yì diǎn ba.Stop daydreaming — be a bit more realistic.
- 想入非非，。Tā zǒng shì xiǎng rù fēi fēi, huàn xiǎng zì jǐ chéng wéi míng xīng.She's always lost in fantasy, imagining herself becoming a star.
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