be away with the fairies



be away with the fairies

To be a bit crazy. I can't follow what your mom is talking about—it's like she's away with the fairies all of a sudden.
See also: away, fairy

be away with the fairies

  (humorous)
to be slightly mad It's no good asking her to look after the children - she's away with the fairies most of the time.
See also: away, fairy

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Oluwafemi-Western African, Yoruba
Argi-Basque
ShaeSHAYEnglish (Modern)
Jocosa-Medieval English
'Ammar-Arabic
Montgomerymənt-GUM-ər-ee, mənt-GUM-reeEnglish