B1💬 Everyday Life
Avere la testa sul collo
To have one's head screwed on
Literal Translation
"To have one's head on one's neck"
What it means
To have one's head screwed on / to be sensible
Example in context
"Stai tranquilla — tua figlia ha la testa sul collo."
"Don't worry — your daughter has her head screwed on."
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