having a head on one's shoulders

A form of have a head on one's shoulders — To have good sense or judgement.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of have a head on one's shoulders
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having a head on one's shoulders. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/having%20a%20head%20on%20one's%20shoulders

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“having a head on one's shoulders.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/having%20a%20head%20on%20one's%20shoulders. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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