The criminal has a price on his head.
price on someone's head
idiomA compensation for capturing or killing someone, especially a criminal.
Origin
disputed originFrom the earlier punishment of beheading criminals. The usage of this idiom began in the mid-1700s.
The detective knew that a large reward meant there was a price on the fugitive's head.
After the rebellion failed, the king placed a heavy price on the leader's head to ensure he would never return to power.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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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 face in
To beat someone violently.
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bash someone's head
To beat up someone violently.