scream one's head off
To scream out to one's full capacity.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The children scream their heads off when they play outside.”
“The fans started to scream their heads off as soon as the band walked onto the stage.”
“Startled by the sudden appearance of the intruder, the woman screamed her head off until the neighbors finally rushed over to assist her.”
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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