Take (one's) head off In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take (one's) head off", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-05 03:08

Meaning of Take (one's) head off

Take (one's) head off American British verb phrase

1. To separate one's head from one's body
 

Watch out! Don't stick your head out of the car window or else other cars will take your head off.

Never stand near the train because it could take your head off!

2. To criticize, talk aggressively or loudly with someone
 

What's the problem with the Jane today? I just attempt to ask the new findings of the investigation but he nearly takes my head off.

Don't take your son' heads off about the failure in this contest.

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Used to describe attacking someone verbally or physically.

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Grammar and Usage of Take (one's) head off

Verb Forms

  • take (one's) head off
  • takes (one's) head off
  • took (one's) head off
  • taken (one's) head off
  • taking (one's) head off

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

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