gone fishing
The phrase "gone fishing" is commonly used to indicate someone's physical or mental absence, often implying leisure or distraction.
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Definition
A2Recreational
(literal)Engaged in the activity of catching fish.
Example
- He's gone fishing at the lake for the weekend.
B1General
(idiomatic, informal)Unavailable or taking a break, often for leisure.
Example
- The store has a sign that says 'gone fishing' meaning it's closed for the day.
B2Mental State
(figurative, informal)Not paying attention or mentally absent.
Example
- During the meeting, he seemed like he had gone fishing, completely zoning out.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gone fishing":
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