B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Avere la testa sulle spalle
To have one's head screwed on
Literal Translation
"To have the head on one's shoulders"
What it means
To be sensible, levelheaded and realistic
Example in context
"Non ti preoccupare per lei, ha la testa sulle spalle."
"Don't worry about her, she has her head screwed on."
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