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to be miles away
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to have no idea what is happening around one, particularly because one is preoccupied with something else
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During the boring lecture, I was miles away, thinking about my upcoming vacation.
The radar system can sense objects that are miles away.
As the soothing music played, he closed his eyes and was miles away in a world of relaxation.
I called out to him, but he seemed to be miles away, lost in deep thought
Sarah had a distant look in her eyes, as if she was miles away and not listening to our conversation.
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