use one's head | Idiomator

Meaning: (idiomatic)Tothinkcarefully, especially as an alternative to being guided by one'semotions.1918,Stephen Leacock, “Back from the Land”, inFrenzied Fiction:He never—so they agreed—uses his head. He never—I think I have their phrase correct—stops to think.1957March 13, Joyce Jackson, “Guide to Dating”, inToledo Blade, page35:When a girl falls in love, after firstusing her headto find a suitable mate to fall in love with, it is such a wonderful feeling.2007January 23, Chris Thornton, “A Belfast Father's Vindication”, inTime:Bound by that commitment, heused his head, channeling his rage into a determination to bring the killers to justice.; (humorous)Toheadbutt.

Examples:

EN: - It is better to use one's head.
ES: - Más vale usar la cabeza.
EN: It's very odd when they use one's head for leverage, though.
HI: यह मजेदार होगा जब वे अपने सिर से टकराएंगे
EN: to use one's head
HI: कि उसके सिर का इस्तेमाल
EN: -It is better to use one's head.
ID: - Lebih baik tidak perlu terlalu memikirkan itu.
EN: One should use one's head, the head!
ID: Orang harus menggunakan kepalanya, kepalanya!

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