Put in your head Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To make yourself believe or remember something strongly, often by repeating it or insisting on it. It can also mean when someone else convinces you to believe something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and often used in the negative ('don't put that in your head'). Implies firm conviction, sometimes even if not true. Can refer to self-convincing or influence from others. Similar to 'get it into your head.'
Example Sentences
Don't put in your head that you can't do it.
basic
She put in her head that everyone was against her.
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Try to put in your head the new vocabulary words.
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Why did you put in your head that she doesn't like you?
natural
He can't get that idea out of his head now that it's been put in there.
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Stop letting people put in your head that you're not good enough.
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