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A2 — Elementary❤️ Love & Family

Avere la testa fra le nuvole

To be daydreaming

Literal Translation

"To have one's head among the clouds"

What it means

To be daydreaming; to be distracted by romantic thoughts. Used to describe someone who is distracted, often because they are thinking about a romantic interest. Also used in non-romantic contexts for any kind of daydreaming.

Example in context

"Da quando si è innamorata, Giulia ha sempre la testa fra le nuvole."

"Since she fell in love, Giulia always has her head in the clouds."

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