head for a fall



head for a fall

To take actions that will likely result in a problem or conflict, typically due to one's past behavior. With the way he keeps skipping school, he is definitely headed for a fall. Oh, Jennifer is heading for a fall—you can't start rumors about half the school without repercussions.
See also: fall, head

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Anzor-Georgian, Chechen
Fermintxo-Basque
LughaidhLOO-eeIrish, Irish Mythology
Carmo-Portuguese
Efthymia-Greek
Ulisesoo-LEE-sesSpanish