Phrase Hound found 934 phrases and 943 compound words that contain head. The most common are listed below. Open head in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 934
- head of stateThe chief public representative of a nation having duties, privileges and responsibilities varying greatly depending on the constitutional rules; a monarch in a monarchy, and often styled president in a republic, but variations such as …
- head of governmentThe chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet; usually called Prime Minister (in a parliamentary system) or President (in a presidential system).
- head startAn advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.
- head coachThe highest ranking coach of a coaching staff.
- head offTo begin moving away.
- head officeThe main administrative centre for a company or organisation.
- head of householdThe person responsible for governing a group that lives together, such as a family.
- head upTo lead or take the lead in; to direct; to take charge of.
- over the headUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see over, the, head.
- head to headIn a very close one-on-one situation.
- head to toeEntirely; completely; over one's full body.
- cylinder headUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cylinder, head.
- head gameAn attempt to psychologically manipulate or intimidate someone.
- head manThe person in charge of an organization, clan, tribe, or other group.
- head of the tableThe most prominent, authoritative seat at a dining or conference table, typically located at one of the short ends of a rectangular table, and symbolizing power, leadership, and control.
- head outTo leave, depart; to go on ahead.
- hit the headto urinate or defecate; to go to the bathroom
- table headOne of the short ends of a rectangular table, considered to be the most prominent place and often reserved for the host(s).
- head of hairAll the hair that covers the scalp of a person (excludes the beard and moustache)
- head in the cloudsUsed to indicate that a person is distracted or disconnected from the present situation or reality in general.
- come to a headTo rapidly reach a turning point or climax.
- Hilton HeadA Lowcountry resort town and barrier island in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States.
- head of steamA significant amount of energy, vigour or momentum, sufficient to make progress or succeed in a task.
- bald headA person with no hair; a baldie.
- head and shouldersTo a considerable degree.
Compound words 943
- aheadAt or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.
- headsetA pair of headphones or earphones, or a singular headphone or earphone, typically with an attached microphone.
- overheadLocated above, especially over the head.
- headlineThe heading or title of a magazine or newspaper article.
- redheadA person with red hair.
- foreheadThe part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.
- headlightA bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.
- headbandA strip of fabric worn around the head.
- headboardA vertical panel, either plain or upholstered, attached to the head of a bed.
- spearheadThe pointed head, or end, of a spear.