Have a good head on your shoulders

phrase

To be sensible or very smart.

Sarah always makes wise decisions, she has a good head on her shoulders.

Often appears as...

he's got a good head on his shoulders
she's got a good head on her shoulders

Usage tips

Approving

Idiomatic

phrase

To be sensible or very smart.

Sarah always makes wise decisions, she has a good head on her shoulders.

Often appears as...

he's got a good head on his shoulders
she's got a good head on her shoulders

Usage tips

Approving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1

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Positive Connotation

Describes a person with clear, rational thinking and good judgment.

Despite his youth, Tom has a good head on his shoulders.

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Not Literal

It means being clever and sensible, not the physical head.

I trust Lily to plan our trip; she has a good head on her shoulders.

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Maturity Implication

Often suggests the person is mature beyond their years.

Kyle's only 18, but he has a good head on his shoulders, managing his budget well.

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Positive Connotation

Describes a person with clear, rational thinking and good judgment.

Despite his youth, Tom has a good head on his shoulders.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It means being clever and sensible, not the physical head.

I trust Lily to plan our trip; she has a good head on her shoulders.

Pro Tip 3/3

Maturity Implication

Often suggests the person is mature beyond their years.

Kyle's only 18, but he has a good head on his shoulders, managing his budget well.

Pro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

Describes a person with clear, rational thinking and good judgment.

Despite his youth, Tom has a good head on his shoulders.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It means being clever and sensible, not the physical head.

I trust Lily to plan our trip; she has a good head on her shoulders.

Pro Tip 3/3

Maturity Implication

Often suggests the person is mature beyond their years.

Kyle's only 18, but he has a good head on his shoulders, managing his budget well.

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