have (one's) head screwed on (right)
have (one's) head screwed on (right)
To have sound judgment. I'm not surprised that Melissa invests most of her paycheck instead of spending it frivolously because she's always had her head screwed on right.
See also: have, head, on, screw
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have one's head screwed on right
see under have a screw loose.
See also: have, head, on, right, screw
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
have your head screwed on
INFORMALIf someone has their head screwed on, they are sensible and realistic. Good girl! I always knew you had your head screwed on properly. The only one with her head screwed on was granny.
See also: have, head, on, screw
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
have your head screwed on (the right way)
have common sense. informalSee also: have, head, on, screw
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
have your ˈhead screwed on (the right way)
(informal) be sensible: You can certainly trust Ann with your money. She’s got her head screwed on the right way. OPPOSITE: have a screw looseSee also: have, head, on, screw
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- have one's head screwed on right
- have your head screwed on
- big ticket
- big-ticket
- the roof caves in
- the roof falls in
- keep from
- keep from (doing something)
- keep from doing
- spend money like a drunken sailor