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5 head idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A smiling young man in a blue shirt stands in a busy kitchen with his eyes closed. A big soft cloud floats around his head. Behind him, the sink overflows and a pile of unpaid bills lies on the table.

What does “Head in the clouds” mean?

“Head in the clouds” means thinking about dreams, not about real life.

Example: He has his head in the clouds and forgets to pay the bills.

Emoji clue: thought balloon, cloud

Two runners on a track. A woman in a green shirt has already run far past a start line, and she smiles and looks back. A man in a red shirt is still at the start line, tying his shoe.

What does “A head start” mean?

“A head start” means a good chance to start before other people.

Example: I left home early to get a head start on the traffic.

Emoji clue: chequered flag, fast-forward

A smiling carpenter in an orange apron swings a big hammer and hits a nail exactly on its head into a wooden board. Small gold sparks fly from the nail.

What does “Hit the nail on the head” mean?

“Hit the nail on the head” means to say exactly the right thing.

Example: You hit the nail on the head: the problem is the price.

Emoji clue: hammer, target

A man in a gray suit kneels on a sandy beach with his head pushed deep into the sand. Behind him, a big gray storm cloud and a high wave are coming, and his briefcase sits next to him.

What does “Bury your head in the sand” mean?

“Bury your head in the sand” means to ignore a problem and hope it goes away.

Example: He chose to bury his head in the sand and not open the letter.

Emoji clue: see-no-evil monkey, beach

A woman in a purple blazer sits at a desk with a contract and a pen. She taps one finger on her forehead and thinks hard. A bright light bulb glows above her head.

What does “Use your head” mean?

“Use your head” means to think carefully before you act.

Example: Use your head before you sign the contract.

Emoji clue: brain, light bulb

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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