The Italian expression avere la testa fra le nuvole literally means “to have your head in the clouds.”
It is used when someone is dreaming, distracted, absent-minded, or not paying attention.
You may hear this expression when someone seems lost in thought or not focused.
“Oggi hai la testa fra le nuvole.”
Today you have your head in the clouds.
Learn common Italian idioms and discover how Italians naturally use them in everyday conversation.