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
Benvenuto-Italian
Ferran-Catalan
Feliciefe-LEE-tsee-əGerman
ElsieEL-seeEnglish
Chrysantakri-SAN-təEnglish (Rare)
Livianus-Ancient Roman