more idioms using “head”

Get one’s head around something

To succeed in understanding something

“It took Okada-san two weeks to get his head around the fact that he had been laid off.”

Go over someone’s head

To skip one level of authority and appeal to a higher level of authority

“Don’t go over your boss’s head and speak directly to her boss; it will backfire.”

Go to one’s head

To become arrogant

“Make sure your recent success doesn’t go to your head, Niimura-san.”

Have one’s head in the clouds

To be out of touch with reality

“You’ve won the first stage of the triathlon, but stay focused; this is no time to have your head in the clouds.”

Off the top of one’s head

An immediate reaction that is not carefully thought out, so may be incorrect

“Off the top of my head, I think our business is up about 15% over last year.”