on one's head

phrase

1
: in a state of great disorder
turned my world on its head
2
: one's obligation to accept blame
If this goes badly, that's on your head.

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“On one's head.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20one%27s%20head. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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