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hand over head

idiom
Meaning

Negligently; rashly; without seeing what one does.


Examples
SIMPLE

He spent his money hand over head without checking his bank account.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager made decisions hand over head, which caused the company to lose many important clients.

COMPLEX

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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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    back of one's hand

    A display of disrespect or scorn.

  2. 02

    bang one's head against a brick wall

    To waste effort on a futile project.

  3. 03

    bang some heads together

    Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.

  4. 04

    bash someone's head

    To beat up someone violently.

  5. 05

    bear a hand

    To make haste; to help quickly.

  6. 06

    big hand

    Synonym of minute hand (on a clock face).

  7. 07

    big head

    An inflated ego, an exaggerated belief in one's own importance.

  8. 08

    bite someone's hand off

    To enthusiastically accept an offer.

Last updated April 17, 2026