Use your head

phrase

To think carefully or use good judgement.

We will have to use our heads to solve this complicated problem.
Visual representation of "use your head" - To think carefully or use good judgement.

Often appears as...

  • use your head!
  • you need to use your head
phrase

To use your intelligence in dealing with a situation.

To avoid getting into trouble, you need to use your head and think before acting.
Visual representation of "use your head" - To use your intelligence in dealing with a situation.

Often appears as...

  • use your head in this situation
  • use your head when making decisions
phrase

To think carefully or use good judgement.

We will have to use our heads to solve this complicated problem.
Visual representation of "use your head" - To think carefully or use good judgement.

Often appears as...

  • use your head!
  • you need to use your head
phrase

To use your intelligence in dealing with a situation.

To avoid getting into trouble, you need to use your head and think before acting.
Visual representation of "use your head" - To use your intelligence in dealing with a situation.

Often appears as...

  • use your head in this situation
  • use your head when making decisions
Definition 1 of 2
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Problem Solving

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

Illustration for Problem Solving
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.

Illustration for Non-literal
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.

Illustration for Judgement Call
Deciding who to hire, the manager told the team to use their heads.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Problem Solving

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

Illustration for Problem Solving
Faced with a broken car engine, she had to use her head to find a solution.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-literal

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

Illustration for Non-literal
You can't open that lock by force, you need to use your head.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Judgement Call

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

Illustration for Judgement Call
Deciding who to hire, the manager told the team to use their heads.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Problem Solving

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

Illustration for Problem Solving
Faced with a broken car engine, she had to use her head to find a solution.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-literal

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

Illustration for Non-literal
You can't open that lock by force, you need to use your head.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Judgement Call

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

Illustration for Judgement Call
Deciding who to hire, the manager told the team to use their heads.
Visual representation of the word "Use your head"

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