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Introduction
You know what a 'head' is – it's on top of your shoulders and neck, at the top of your body! There are some English phrases with the word 'head' – learn some of them here with Beth.
Phrases with 'head'
heads up
information or a warning in advance
- Just giving you a heads up that there might be no hot water left.
head over heels in love
completely in love
- I love him so much. I'm head over heels in love.
lose your head
be overcome with emotion
- It's annoying when you lose something, but don't lose your head. We'll all help you look for it.
off the top of your head
guess, or speak before you've had time to think
- I don't know his name off the top of my head. It could be Stanley, or Steve, or Stig.
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Beth
We know the basic meaning of 'head', but what phrases do you know with 'head'?
If you give someone heads up, you tell them something in advance. It could be some helpful information or a warning.
You'll receive a very important email later. I'm just giving you a heads up.
If you're head over heels in love, you are completely in love. We often use this to describe the beginning of a relationship.
Oh, look at them! They're head over heels in love.
If you lose your head, you are overcome with emotion.
Your presentation is really good. Don't lose your head – stay calm.
And if you say something off the top of your head, you say it without thinking much before speaking. This is usually because you don't have enough time.
How many people are coming? Hmm… I'd say 200, off the top of my head.
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