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.

Example Sentences

Alex shakes his head as if he’s in a fog.

From Literature

I lie on the floor up there in a fog.

From Literature

It was a military intervention unacknowledged by Moscow, shrouded in a fog of ruses and denials so improbable that few were deceived.

From New York Times

The Hollywood Reporter said Madame Web was yet another film that falls into the category where "every year, studio executives dig up minor characters, dress them in a fog of hype and leave moviegoers to debate, defend or discard the finished product".

From BBC

Osteen, known for his best-selling books and as a televangelist, said at the press conference that he was devastated and “in a fog.”

From Salon

Related Words

• baffled
• bewildered
• clueless
• doubtful
• mystified
• perplexed
• rattled