head loss
A loss of self-control leading to poor conduct.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He lost his head and started shouting at the referee.”
“During the heated argument, she lost her head and said things she later regretted.”
“Even the most composed diplomat may lose his head when faced with such persistent and unprovoked hostility.”
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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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big head
An inflated ego, an exaggerated belief in one's own importance.
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bite someone's head off
To severely berate someone.
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blow someone's head off
To shoot someone in the head.
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bury one's head in the sand
To deliberately ignore the reality of a situation; to pretend a problem does not exist.
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butt heads
To argue uncompromisingly.
Last updated August 10, 2026