good head on one's shoulders
intelligent or shrewd; have good sense or judgement
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She has a good head on her shoulders and makes smart choices.”
“The manager trusts him with the project because he has a good head on his shoulders.”
“Despite his youth, the young leader demonstrated a good head on his shoulders by navigating the complex crisis with calm and clear judgment.”
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026