He spent his money hand over head without checking his bank account.
hand over head
idiomNegligently; rashly; without seeing what one does.
The manager made decisions hand over head, which caused the company to lose many important clients.
By committing to the project hand over head, the team ignored the obvious risks and eventually faced a total collapse of their strategy.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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bang one's head against a brick wall
To waste effort on a futile project.
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bang some heads together
Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.
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bear a hand
To make haste; to help quickly.
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big hand
Synonym of minute hand (on a clock face).
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big head
An inflated ego, an exaggerated belief in one's own importance.
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bite someone's hand off
To enthusiastically accept an offer.
Last updated April 17, 2026