in one's own world



in one's own world

Also, in one's own little world; in a world of one's own. In deep thought or concentration. For example, Luanne was really in her own world at the meeting this morning, or Like many mathematicians, Bill lives in his own little world, or Bob's in a world of his own when he's listening to music. [Late 1500s]
See also: own, world

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CĂTĂLina-Romanian
NjÖR&Eth;R-Norse Mythology
SherrieSHER-eeEnglish
Cilka-Slovene
Arnfinnr-Ancient Scandinavian
JeĻEna-Latvian