to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant
Ex: Find a hobby.That'll keep your mind off things.
brown study
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a state in which one is very deep in thought and not aware of one's surroundings

沉思, 出神状态
Ex: While waiting for the bus , he often slips into a brown study, imagining distant places and adventures .在等公交车的时候,他常常陷入**沉思**,想象着遥远的地方和冒险。
to examine a thing or person very quickly
Ex: When considering buying a used car, it's essential to give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear.
said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it
Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.Your friend chuckles and says, "If it were a snake, it would have bitten you!"
XYZ
[句子]
used to tell someone that the zipper of their pants is open
Ex: At the office meeting, my coworker mouthed 'XYZ' when he noticed my open zipper, allowing me to address it without any workplace awkwardness.
used to say that a person is thinking about things that are unrealistic or impractical
Ex: The professor's lectures are so abstract; it's like he has his head in the clouds and doesn't connect with the practical aspects of the subject.
not paying attention or not doing one's job properly, often resulting in mistakes or negative consequences
Ex: The government has been asleep at the wheel when it comes to addressing climate change, they haven't done enough to reduce carbon emissions.
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