Away with the fairies 

The expression means to be in a daydream, to be in one's own world, sometimes to be deep in thought and having one's gaze unfocused while staring off at nothing in particular.

Alex was ignoring Fiona but she knew he was merely away with the fairies again.

Away with the fairies by retrocat1 April 5, 2010

away with the mixer 

Phrs. Not quite in touch with reality, in a dreamy state. (Merseyside British use)

"Have you seen Debbie lately? God, she's really away with the mixer, i'n't she!"

away with the mixer by Alex Quantashassle April 15, 2005

away with ya 

A mainly Irish phrase used to indicate somthing or someone should move.

often used for livestock herding, small children, salesmen and drunk men.

'away with ya you little godshite'

'go on be away with ya'

away with ya by lynn guy February 4, 2004

Away with the pixies 

Daydreaming;In a world of one's own.

"Don't bother talking to Johnny,he's away with the pixies".

Away with the pixies by Dannysierra February 18, 2008

Away with the fairies 

giving off the sense of being preoccupied, dreaming, or delusional.

While explaining a complex math problem, Sarah noticed her classmate doodling on his notebook, muttering to himself. "Are you even listening?" she asked. "A bit," he mumbled back, clearly away with the fairies.

Away with the fairies by Arminkshipper July 5, 2024

get away with 

To avoid punishment, blame, or criticism from others for doing something incorrect or bad.

- She was speeding in town and thought she could get away with it by talking nice to the cops.
- John took all the cookies and though he could get away with it.

get away with by Weissdrache March 15, 2014

How to get away with murder 

You're planning something aren't you?

If you're going to look up how to get away with murder then you really need help

How to get away with murder by swag_rabbit69 May 24, 2017