Meaning of use one's head | Babel Free
Definitions
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To think carefully, especially as an alternative to being guided by one's emotions. idiomatic
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To headbutt. humorous
Equivalents
Español
tener cerebro
Examples
“He never—so they agreed—uses his head. He never—I think I have their phrase correct—stops to think.”
“When a girl falls in love, after first using her head to find a suitable mate to fall in love with, it is such a wonderful feeling.”
“Bound by that commitment, he used his head, channeling his rage into a determination to bring the killers to justice.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.