Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-ones-head
idiom
/aʊt əv wʌnz hɛd/
Definition
To forget something temporarily or to be distracted by other thoughts.
Examples
- After a long day at work, she felt like she was completely out of her head and couldn’t remember where she put her keys.
- He was so overwhelmed with his studies that he often felt out of his head during conversations.
- When you’re stressed, it’s easy to feel out of your head and lose track of what you were saying.
Meaning
Used to describe a state where someone is not thinking clearly or has lost focus, often leading to forgetfulness.
Synonyms
- absent-minded
- disoriented
- forgetful
- preoccupied
