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Phrase(s): space out
to become giddy or disoriented. • Judy spaced out during the meeting and I didn’t understand a word she said. • I have a tendency to space out at the end of a hard day., Phrase(s): space someone out
to cause someone to become giddy. • The circus clowns just spaced me out. • The hilarious spectacle spaced out the entire audience.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Stupefy or disorient, as if or from a drug. For example, This medication spaces me out so I can't think clearly, or I wonder what those kids are on? they look totally spaced out. [1960s] Also see ZONE OUT.
American Heritage Idioms