B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere la testa sulle spalle
To have one's head screwed on
Literal Translation
"To have one's head on one's shoulders"
What it means
To have one's head screwed on. A compliment for someone sensible, practical, and who makes good decisions. Commonly used to praise young people showing maturity.
Example in context
"Per la sua età ha la testa sulle spalle — molto maturo."
"For his age he has his head screwed on — very mature."
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