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Use your head

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Problem Solving

Remember 'use your head' emphasizes thinking systematically to resolve complex issues.

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Faced with a broken car engine, she had to use her head to find a solution.
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Non-literal

'Use your head' is metaphorical, meaning to apply mental effort, not physical.

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You can't open that lock by force, you need to use your head.
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Judgement Call

This phrase is often used when a decision requires discernment, not just common sense.

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Deciding who to hire, the manager told the team to use their heads.
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