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good head on one's shoulders

idiom
Meaning

intelligent or shrewd; have good sense or judgement


Examples
SIMPLE

She has a good head on her shoulders and makes smart choices.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager trusts him with the project because he has a good head on his shoulders.

COMPLEX

Despite his youth, the young leader demonstrated a good head on his shoulders by navigating the complex crisis with calm and clear judgment.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  3. 03

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  4. 04

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  5. 05

    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”).

  6. 06

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  8. 08

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

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