Take it into your head that…
idiom
To suddenly have an idea or decide something without a clear reason or good judgement.
He has taken it into his head that he can walk to the North Pole.
Often appears as...
- take it into your head to leave
- take it into your head to start
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
To suddenly have an idea or decide something without a clear reason or good judgement.
He has taken it into his head that he can walk to the North Pole.
Often appears as...
- take it into your head to leave
- take it into your head to start
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Decisions
This phrase often implies a decision made quickly and without much thought.
She took it into her head that she would dye her hair purple.
Pro Tip 2/3Questionable Reasoning
Use it when the reason behind someone's decision or thought seems unclear or odd.
He took it into his head that he should start a farm in the desert.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Judgement
Reflects a subjective, personal decision, not necessarily shared by others.
She just took it into her head that vintage clothes are the best.
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