to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant
Ex: Find a hobby.
brown study
[名词]
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 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.
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 in the clouds and does n'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 asleep at the wheel when it comes to addressing climate change , they have n't done enough to reduce carbon emissions .
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