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Meaning of have someone's head | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To punish someone severely, as by sacking (firing), imprisonment, or similarly harsh penalties.
    figuratively, idiomatic
  2. To kill somebody, especially with violence and especially by decapitation.

Examples

“The boss will have⟳ his head for losing the biggest customer over a mistake⟳.”
“The tyrant would have⟳ their heads for their temerity.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

have someone's hide have someone's nose wide open have someone's number have something going for one have something going with someone have something on good authority

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