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Meaning of take it into one's head | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To be seized with a sudden (often ill-advised) notion.

Examples

“After winning a modest sum on the lottery, he took it into his head to buy a boat.”

CEFR level

C2

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

See also

take it on the arches take it on the lam take it out in take it out of take it out on take it outside