Go to (one's) head In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "go to (one's) head", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2022-09-05 07:09

Meaning of Go to (one's) head

Go to (one's) head verb phrase

To make someone arrogant, especially because of fame or success

Congratulate you on your triumph, but don't let it go to your head.

Jane is a lifelong learner, this little achievement can't go to her head.

To make someone feel dizzy or tipsy<

Only two shots of vodka went to my head.

Though you sip only a little liquor, the drink will go right to your head.

Other phrases about:

rest/sit on your laurels

To be satisfied with past achievements and stop trying to achieve something new..

(to be) too big for your britches

Acting and behaving like you are of great importance, but actually, you aren't

beneath (one's) dignity

If something is beneath someone’s dignity, they feel that they are too important to do it.

cut (one's) comb

To humble someone who is acting arrogantly.

be puffed up with pride

To be too proud of oneself or be in an arrogant manner

Grammar and Usage of Go to (one's) head

Verb Forms

  • go to (one's) head
  • goes to (one's) head
  • went to (one's) head
  • gone to (one's) head
  • going to (one's) head

The verb "go" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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the straw that broke the donkey's back

Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail

Example:

Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him

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