The following idioms and expressions use the noun 'head.' Each idiom or expression has a definition and two example sentences to help understanding of these common idiomatic expressions with 'head.'
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Able to do something standing on one's head
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Definition: do something very easily and without effort
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Don't worry about that. I can do it standing on my head.
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Bang your head against a brick wall
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Definition: do something without any chance of it succeeding
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I've been banging my head against a brick wall when it comes to finding a job.
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Beat something into someone's head
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Definition: teach someone something by repeating it over and over again
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Sometimes you just need to beat grammar into your head.
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Bite someone's head off
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Definition: criticize someone strongly
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Tim bit my head off last night at the party.
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Don't bite my head off just because I made a mistake.
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Bring something to a head
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Definition: cause a crisis to happen
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We need to bring the situation to a head to get a resolution.
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Bury one's head in the sand
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Definition: ignore something completely
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You're going to have to face the situation and not bury your head in the sand.
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Can't make heads or tails out of something
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Definition: not be able to understand something
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I hate to admit that I can't make heads or tails out of this math problem.
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Drum something into someone's head
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Definition: repeat over and over until someone learns something
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I had to drum German grammar into my head for two years before I could speak the language.
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Fall head over heels in love
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Definition: fall deeply in love
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From head to toe
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Definition: dressed or covered in something completely
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He's dressed in blue from head to toe.
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Get a head start on something
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Definition: begin doing something early
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Let's get a head start on the report tomorrow.
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She got a head start on her homework immediately after school.
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Get your head above water
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Definition: keep going in life despite many difficulties
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If I can find a job I'll be able to get my head above water.
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Get someone or something out of one's head
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Definition: remove someone or something from your thoughts (often used in the negative)
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She spent three years getting those experiences out of her head.
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