put (one's) head down

put (one's) head down

1. Literally, to place one's head on a surface, such as a pillow or a table or desk, to rest or take a nap. I feel a little woozy. I think I just need to put my head down for a few minutes.
2. To put forth effort on a task that involves reading or writing. If you just put your head down, you'll finish your paper much faster.
See also: down, head, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get (one's) head down
  • get your head down
  • just what the doctor ordered
  • tip over
  • take a nap
  • literally
  • as to be
  • go out like a light
  • harder than the back of God's head
  • up to doing