put into one's own head
to convince oneself that something is the case
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You have put it into your own head that he dislikes you.”
“She put it into her own head that she would fail the test, even though she studied hard.”
“Despite all evidence to the contrary, he had put it into his own head that his colleagues were conspiring against his promotion.”
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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