have your head screwed on

have (one's) head screwed on (right)

To have sound judgment. I'm not surprised that Melissa invests most of her paycheck instead of spending it frivolously because she's always had her head screwed on right. Someone who has their head screwed on right would not go to that seedy part of town late at night! What was he thinking? Fame can destabilize anyone—even "ordinary" people who seem to have their heads screwed on right.

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have your head screwed on

INFORMAL

If someone has their head screwed on, they are sensible and realistic. Good girl! I always knew you had your head screwed on properly. The only one with her head screwed on was granny.

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have your head screwed on (the right way)

have common sense. informal

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have your ˈhead screwed on (the right way)

(informal) be sensible: You can certainly trust Ann with your money. She’s got her head screwed on the right way. OPPOSITE: have a screw loose

See also: have, head, on, screw

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