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Idiom idiom

think with one's little head


To make decisions or act based on one's sexual impulses rather than based on clear reasoning.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“He is making a mistake because he is thinking with his little head.”

CONTEXTUAL

“Everyone warned him that the relationship was a bad idea, but he was clearly thinking with his little head.”

COMPLEX

“Instead of considering the long-term consequences of his actions, he allowed himself to think with his little head, ultimately jeopardizing his professional reputation.”


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  2. 02

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

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Last updated August 10, 2026