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Meaning of the lights are on but nobody's home | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Somebody is failing to respond, react or comprehend.

colloquial, humorous

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

the lights are on, but nobody's home the line is busy the long way around the barn the longest pole knocks the persimmon the Lord works in mysterious ways the love of money is the root of all evil