Have your head screwed on (right/the right way) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have your head screwed on (right/the right way)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Evelyn Nguyen calendar 2021-01-28 03:01

Meaning of Have your head screwed on (right/the right way)

Synonyms:

have/get one's head (screwed) on right/straight

Have your head screwed on (right/the right way) verb phrase

To think wisely to make a right decision and behave in a clever way

I believe in Johnny, he always has his head screwed on the right way.

In our team, the leader is always the one who has her head screwed on right.

Although she is old, she seems not to have her head screwed on the right way.

Before making any decisions, you should have your head screwed on right.

Other phrases about:

Level Headed

If you say someone is level-headed, you allude to his ability to remain calm and rational in the face of adversity.

have both oars in the water

To be mentally calm and not affected by exceptional changes. 

 

Grammar and Usage of Have your head screwed on (right/the right way)

Verb Forms

  • had your head screwed on
  • have your head screwed on
  • has your head screwed on
  • will have your head screwed on
  • have/has had your head screwed on

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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TODAY
Hang One's Head
to look downwards because of unhappiness or embarrassment
Example: If someone hangs their head, they will be shy or unhappy.
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