hand (one) (one's) head



hand (one) (one's) head

To completely destroy or devastate someone—as emphasized by the phrase's image of decapitation. I thought I was doing well in my new role, but man, did my boss hand me my head in my performance review!
See also: hand, head

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Do-Yundo-yoonKorean
Oren-Hebrew
Rubina-Italian
Boitumelo-Southern African, Tswana
Aphrodisia-Ancient Greek
Bile-Irish Mythology