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Meaning of have a head on one's shoulders | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To have good sense or judgement.

Equivalents

Polski mieć głowę na karku

Examples

“"You'd best keep the tatts till he's drunk," said Killigrew drily, "for I think you'll find my lord has a head on his shoulders when he's sober."”

CEFR level

C2

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

See also

have a heart have a jag on have a laugh have a lend of have a listen have a look