the lights are on but nobody’s home

成語所屬單字light

the lights are on but nobody’s home — 慣用語

1. Used to describe someone who is not paying attention or is not very smart.

1.慣用語
釋義

心不在焉

Used to describe someone who is not paying attention or is not very smart.

例句

He stared blankly; the lights are on but nobody's home.

When she didn't answer, I thought the lights are on but nobody's home.