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I was miles away

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13 August 2025

I was miles away

We use this expression to say that we were thinking about something else.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

...and that's how you use the new computer system.

Sorry, could you explain that again. I was miles away.

Example 2

Were you listening when the teacher explained the homework?

Not really. I was miles away.

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