on+one's+head

  • 1one's head — To keep (or lose) one s self possession, calmness, control ● head …

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  • 2one's head off — ► one s head off informal talk, laugh, shout, etc. unrestrainedly. Main Entry: ↑head …

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  • 3one's head against a brick wall — Said of a laborious but unrewarding attempt, eg to persuade, inform, etc ● brick …

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  • 4one's head swells — one becomes conceited. → swell …

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  • 5use one's head — or {slang}[use one s bean] or {slang}[use one s noodle] or {slang} use[one s noggin] {v. phr.} To use your brain or mind; think; have common sense. Often used as a command. * /If you used your bean you wouldn t be in trouble now./ * /Never point… …

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  • 6use one's head — or {slang}[use one s bean] or {slang}[use one s noodle] or {slang} use[one s noggin] {v. phr.} To use your brain or mind; think; have common sense. Often used as a command. * /If you used your bean you wouldn t be in trouble now./ * /Never point… …

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  • 7over one's head — phrasal 1. : beyond one s comprehension he liked pictures but art criticism was over his head the speech went over the heads of the audience 2. : so as to pass over or ignore one s superior standing or authority quit when his juniors were… …

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  • 8keep one's head — also[keep one s wits about one] {v. phr.} To stay calm when there is trouble or danger. * /When Tim heard the fire alarm he kept his head and looked for the nearest exit./ Compare: COUNT TO TEN. Contrast: LOSE ONE S HEAD …

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  • 9keep one's head — also[keep one s wits about one] {v. phr.} To stay calm when there is trouble or danger. * /When Tim heard the fire alarm he kept his head and looked for the nearest exit./ Compare: COUNT TO TEN. Contrast: LOSE ONE S HEAD …

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  • 10Over one's head — Over O ver ([=o] v[ e]r), prep. [AS. ofer; akin to D. over, G. [ u]ber, OHG. ubir, ubar, Dan. over, Sw. [ o]fver, Icel. yfir, Goth. ufar, L. super, Gr. ype r, Skr. upari. [root]199. Cf. {Above}, {Eaves}, {Hyper }, {Orlop}, {Super }, {Sovereign},… …

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