The talking head on the news discussed the new law.
talking head
idiomA journalist or pundit, especially one on television, who presents or discusses issues of the day.
Origin
disputed originProbably from the fact that when a pundit is speaking on television, the camera often zooms in on his or her head.
I usually turn off the television when the talking heads start arguing about politics during the evening news.
The program featured a panel of talking heads who offered conflicting opinions on the economic crisis, leaving the audience more confused than before.
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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.