On your head Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛd
AHN-yer-HED
ˈɒn/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɛd
ON-yaw-HED
Definition
"On your head" can mean physically on top of your head, or refer to something being your responsibility or fault, often used in warnings or blame.
Usage & Nuances
Used literally for physical placement, and figuratively in formal or dramatic contexts to assign blame ('the consequences are on your head'). Common in warnings or when someone insists on their risky choice. Not everyday language.
Spanish: en tu cabeza - sobre tu cabeza (físicamente) - bajo tu responsabilidadPortuguese (BR): na sua cabeça - sobre a sua cabeça (fisicamente) - sob sua responsabilidadePortuguese (PT): na tua cabeça - sobre a tua cabeça (fisicamente) - sob tua responsabilidadeChinese (Simplified): 在你头上 - 你头上的（物理上）- 由你负责Chinese (Traditional): 在你頭上 - 你頭上的（物理上）- 由你負責Hindi: आपके सिर पर - आपके सिर (शारीरिक रूप से) - आपकी ज़िम्मेदारी परArabic: على رأسك - فوق رأسك (فعليًا) - على مسؤوليتكBengali: তোমার মাথায়Russian: на твоей голове - на твоя́й совести (ответственность)Japanese: あなたの頭の上 - あなたの責任Vietnamese: trên đầu bạn - trách nhiệm của bạnKorean: 네 머리에 - 네 책임이다Turkish: kafanda - senin sorumluluğundaUrdu: تمہارے سر پر - تمہاری ذمہ داریIndonesian: di atas kepalamu - tanggung jawabmu
Example Sentences
You have a hat on your head.
basic
There is a bird on your head!
basic
The crown sat on your head during the ceremony.
basic
If anything goes wrong, it's on your head!
natural
You made the decision, so the risk is on your head.
natural
Don't say I didn't warn you—the consequences are on your head.
natural