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go to someone's head

idiom
Meaning

To strongly affect a person, especially to the detriment of his or her senses or mental faculties.


Examples
SIMPLE

Don't let this small success go to your head.

CONTEXTUAL

After he won the championship, the fame started to go to his head and he became very arrogant.

COMPLEX

It is often observed that sudden wealth and influence can easily go to a person's head, causing them to lose sight of their original values.

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  5. 05

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Last updated July 12, 2026