have one's head read
To have one's mental health assessed, to receive a psychiatric examination.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He acts so strangely that he should have his head read.”
“If you really think you can jump across that wide river, you should have your head read.”
“After he sold his entire inheritance to invest in a clearly fraudulent scheme, his family suggested he have his head read by a professional.”
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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.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026