turn someone's head
To influence someone in a manner that significantly changes his or her behavior.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Success can easily turn someone's head.”
“The sudden fame began to turn his head, making him act arrogant toward his old friends.”
“The unexpected promotion and the accompanying prestige threatened to turn his head, causing him to lose sight of the humble values he once held dear.”
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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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bang some heads together
Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
Last updated August 10, 2026