Meaning Not facing reality; in a dream world.
Usage In Ireland, but also spreading to other countries.
Example
- She says she is going to star in Johnny Depp's next movie. If you ask me, she's away with the fairies.
Pronunciation
Idiom
Away with the fairies
What does "Away with the fairies" mean?
Not facing reality; in a dream world.
Away with the fairies
From the Celtic folk belief in fairies.