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Roof over your head Meaning in English

expression

ROOF oh-ver yor hed
ROOF oh-vuh yaw hed

التعريف

A place to live; having a home or shelter. This expression is often used to talk about basic needs or security.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This is an informal, idiomatic expression for having a place to live. Used in both positive and negative sentences—'have a roof over your head' (you are not homeless), 'lose the roof over your head' (lose your home). Often linked with other necessities like 'food on the table'. Does not literally mean a physical roof.

جمل نموذجية

Everyone deserves a roof over your head.

basic

My parents worked hard to give us a roof over your head.

basic

After losing his job, he was afraid he’d lose the roof over your head.

basic

It’s not much, but at least I’ve got a roof over your head.

natural

You can always stay here if you need a roof over your head.

natural

He lost everything, but he still has a roof over your head.

natural