Have a good head on your shoulders Meaning in English

expression

US

HAV uh GUUD HED on YOR SHOHL-derz

UK

hav uh GUUD HED on YAW SHOHLD-uhz

Definición

If you have a good head on your shoulders, you are sensible, realistic, and able to make smart decisions.

Uso & Matices

This is an informal expression to compliment someone's judgment or maturity. Commonly used for young people or anyone making wise choices. Often used in phrases like 'You really have a good head on your shoulders.' It's not literal; don't use it to mean physical skills.

• Spanish: ser sensato - tener los pies en la tierra
• Portuguese (BR): ser sensato - ter juízo - ser cabeça feita
• Portuguese (PT): ser sensato - ter juízo - ser cabeça feita
• Chinese (Simplified): 头脑清楚 - 很有头脑
• Chinese (Traditional): 頭腦清楚 - 很有頭腦
• Hindi: समझदार होना - संतुलित दिमाग़ रखना
• Arabic: عاقل - رزين
• Bengali: সজাগ ও বুদ্ধিমান - বিচক্ষণ (ব্যক্তি)
• Russian: умеет рассуждать здраво - соображает - здравомыслящий
• Japanese: しっかりしている - 現実的な考え方を持っている
• Vietnamese: sáng suốt - biết suy nghĩ chín chắn
• Korean: 현명하다 - 생각이 깊다
• Turkish: aklı başında olmak - mantıklı olmak
• Urdu: عقل مند ہونا - سمجھدار ہونا
• Indonesian: berkepala dingin - bijaksana

Oraciones de Ejemplo

She has a good head on her shoulders and always thinks before acting.

basic

I trust him because he has a good head on his shoulders.

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My teacher says I have a good head on my shoulders.

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Don’t worry about her. She has a good head on her shoulders and will handle it just fine.

natural

You really have a good head on your shoulders — that advice helped a lot.

natural

He may be young, but he definitely has a good head on his shoulders.

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