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
AntheaAN-thee-ə (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
JevgeŅIjs-Latvian
BookerBUWK-ərEnglish
Rosabella-English (Rare)
Derval-Irish
Ken[ken]