in a fog

Idioms and Phrases

Also, in a haze . Preoccupied, not paying attention; also, at a loss, confused. For example, After the accident he went about in a fog, even though he had not been injured , or Millie always seems to be in a haze; she never knows what's going on . These expressions allude to fog or haze obscuring one's view; the fog usage dates from about 1600, haze from about 1800.

Related Words

• baffled
• bewildered
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