I got a head start on my homework this morning.
head start
idiomAn advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.
She woke up early to get a head start on the project before the office became busy.
By studying the material weeks before the semester began, he gained a significant head start over his classmates who waited until the final week.
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bang one's head against a brick wall
To waste effort on a futile project.
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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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come to a head
To rapidly reach a turning point or climax.
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cool head
A calm, focused demeanor and mindset; a person having such characteristics.