This is lesson 19 from Idiom Part 2. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 19- Idioms about Head
1- Not off the top of my head = I don’t know the answer right now without checking.
“Do you know his phone number?” “Sorry, not off the top of my head.”
2- Keep our head above water = To survive or manage, especially financially or in a difficult situation.
With all these expenses, we’re just trying to keep our head above water.
3- Power has gone to her head = She has become arrogant or conceited because of her power or success.
Ever since the promotion, it seems like power has gone to her head.
4- Can’t make head nor tail of it = Can’t understand anything about it.
This instruction manual is so confusing, I can’t make head nor tail of it.
5- Head and shoulders above the rest = Clearly superior to others.
Her presentation was head and shoulders above the rest.
6- Bury (your) head in the sand = Can’t ignore a problem hoping it will go away.
If you’re in debt, you can’t bury your head in the sand, you need to take action.
7- Went right over my head = I didn’t understand it at all.
The professor was explaining quantum physics and it went right over my head.
8- Head screwed on the right way = Being practical, sensible, and doesn’t make foolish decisions.
Don’t worry about him, he’s got his head screwed on the right way.
9- Put our heads together = To collaborate and solve a problem by discussing it.
We should put our heads together and figure out how to fix this issue.
10- Two heads are better than one = It’s easier to solve problems when two people work together.
Let’s work on this assignment together like two heads are better than one.
11- You need your head examined = You’re acting foolishly or making a poor decision.
You want to quit your job without another one lined up? You need your head examined.
12- Do it standing on (my) head = Do it very easily.
I’ve made this recipe so many times, I can do it standing on my head.
13- Not off the top of my head = Without thinking about it thoroughly or without checking.
I can’t give you an exact figure not off the top of my head, but I’ll look it up and let you know.
14- Head’s on the block = At risk of being blamed, punished, or losing a job.
If this project fails, my head’s on the block because I approved it.
15- Fall head over heels in love = To fall deeply and suddenly in love with someone.
She fell head over heels in love with him the moment they met.
16- Come to a head = To reach a critical or confrontational point where action must be taken.
Tensions between the teammates came to a head during yesterday’s game.
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