have one's head examined
idiomatic phrase
—used to say that someone is being very unreasonable or irrational
That guy should have his head examined.
Word History
First Known Use
1887, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of have one's head examined was
in 1887
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“Have one's head examined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20one%27s%20head%20examined. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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