to have your head screwed on
English
United Kingdom
Standard Phrase
USED
On Occasion
BY
Some People
To think or act in a smart and sensible way.
"What do you think of the new girl?"
"She's good, she's got her head screwed on."
Submitted July 2020
by annawarnaby
Confirmed by 10 people
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<h2>to have your head screwed on</h2>
<p>To think or act in a smart and sensible way. </p>