live under a rock
The phrase "live under a rock" is used to describe someone who is oblivious to widely known information or events.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, figurative)To be unaware of or uninformed about common or widely known information.
Example
- You haven't heard about the new movie? Do you live under a rock?
- If you don't know who the president is, you must be living under a rock.
B2Social
(informal, figurative)To be isolated from or out of touch with society and current events.
Example
- He's so disconnected, it's like he lives under a rock.
- I can't believe you missed the biggest news of the year. Have you been living under a rock?
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