get a price on (one's) head



get a price on (one's) head

To have an amount of money be offered as a reward for one's capture. I'm sorry, but we can't travel with your brother any longer. He's got a price on his head, and it's too dangerous for the rest of us! I'll never be able to live peacefully in this town as long as I've got a price on my head.
See also: get, head, on, price

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Edda (2)-Icelandic, Ancient Scandinavian
Liat-Hebrew
Amosis-Ancient Egyptian (Hellenized)
Domitille-French
Zuleikazoo-LAY-kə (English)Literature
Sedef-Turkish