get through one's head
To come to terms with a fact, a state of affairs, etc. that one was previously unable or refusing to accept.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I cannot get it through my head that he is gone.”
“It took a long time for her to get through her head that she had actually won the competition.”
“Despite the mounting evidence presented by his colleagues, he struggled to get through his head that the project he had championed for years was a failure.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026