Common Everyday Phrases

have your head in the clouds

beat around the bush

talk turkey

Arthur: "Good morning, Amy! Gee, your cheeks are so rosy, and you seem to have your head in the clouds. What's up?"

Amy: "Oh, nothing, Dear, I'm just thinking about our Thanksgiving Dinner tomorrow."

Arthur: "Really? It must be more than that. Come on, Amy, don't beat around the bush. Let's talk turkey."

Amy: "Well, I do have another reason to be so happy, but I've got a lot of work to do, so I think it will have to wait until tomorrow."

have your head in the clouds
to be unfocused and act dreamy

beat around the bush
avoid the real topic

talk turkey
speak plainly about the facts

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