Do something standing on your head

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phrase

To do something easily or without any effort.

He's so good at math, he could do these problems standing on his head.
Visual representation of "do something standing on your head" - To do something easily or without any effort.

Often appears as...

  • do it standing on your head
  • could do standing on your head

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Metaphorically Easy

The phrase is used metaphorically to describe a task so simple it's like defying gravity.

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I've practiced so much that I could do this dance routine standing on my head.
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Not Literal

Remember, it's not meant to be taken literally; don't actually try to stand on your head!

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She knows the software so well, she could configure it standing on her head.
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Informal Expression

The phrase is casual, so it's best used in informal situations or conversations.

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With all his years of experience, he could do the job standing on his head.
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