get one's head straight: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • To physically align or position one's head so that it is straight.

  Examples

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  • After the chiropractor adjusted her neck, she felt her head was finally straight.

    Después de que el quiropráctico ajustó su cuello, sintió que su cabeza estaba finalmente recta.

  • He got his head straight by aligning it carefully before the X-ray was taken.

    Él colocó su cabeza recta alineándola cuidadosamente antes de que le tomaran la radiografía.

  • Please get your head straight so the helmet fits properly during the safety check.

    Por favor, pon tu cabeza recta para que el casco encaje correctamente durante la inspección de seguridad.

  • The coach told the players to get their heads straight and focus before the game started.

    El entrenador les dijo a los jugadores que colocaran su cabeza recta y se concentraran antes de que comenzara el partido.

• 2.

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  • To clear one's mind and regain the ability to think clearly or to restore emotional or mental composure.

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  • After the stressful week, Sarah needed some time alone to get her head straight.

    Después de una semana estresante, Sarah necesitaba un tiempo a solas para aclarar su mente.

  • If you can't get your head straight before the presentation, you'll only confuse everyone.

    Si no logras aclarar tu mente antes de la presentación, solo confundirás a todos.

  • He has been trying to get his head straight since the breakup, but it's been tough.

    Él ha estado intentando recuperar la claridad mental desde la ruptura, pero ha sido difícil.