the lights are on but nobody’s home

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Meaning

someone appears active but is not thinking clearly

Example Sentences

When the AI glitched, it was like the lights were on but nobody’s home.

Related Vocabularies

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
no person; not anyone

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