have a good head on shoulders

have a good head on one's shoulders

Fig. to have common sense; to be sensible and intelligent. Mary doesn't do well in school, but she's got a good head on her shoulders. John has a good head on his shoulders and can be depended on to give good advice.

See also: good, have, head, shoulder

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have a good head on your shoulders

to be clever You can trust Laura with the money - she's got a good head on her shoulders.

See also: good, have, head, shoulder

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have a good head on your shoulders

to be intelligent She doesn't do well in school, but I think she has a good head on her shoulders.

See also: good, have, head, shoulder