to get one's head
1get one's head around — (or round) [usu. with negative] informal understand or come to terms with something I just can t get my head around this idea …
2get one's head down Brit. — get one s head down Brit. informal 1》 sleep. 2》 concentrate on the task in hand. → head …
3get one's head round (or around) — informal understand or come to terms with. → head …
4get one's head down — ► get one s head down Brit. informal 1) sleep. 2) concentrate on the task in hand. Main Entry: ↑head …
5get one's head together — phrasal see get one s act together 1 * * * get one s head together (informal) To achieve a state of self possession • • • Main Entry: ↑head …
6get one's head together — idi+sts get one s head together, to get oneself under control; become sensible …
7get one's head together — vb to collect one s thoughts, achieve a state of equanimity. A cliche of the alternative society of the early 1970s (members of rock groups, suffering from the excesses of social and professional life, typically spoke of going to the countryside… …
8get one’s head together — Go to get one’s act together …
9get one's head around — verb a) to understand, fathom (a problem). 2009, Wahida Shaffi Our stories, our lives: inspiring Muslim womens voices b) to work out, figure out (a problem) :When my mum did pass away I fell out with Cod because I couldnt get my head around why… …
10get one's head — vb to organise oneself, arrange one s affairs, start to perform efficiently or effectively. A euphemism from the era of alternative therapy which likens one s behaviour to a performance (it may in fact have originated in theatrical or musical… …
