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
Amrita-Indian, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali
Binyaminbee-nyah-MEEN (Jewish)Hebrew, Arabic, Biblical Hebrew
Azubahə-ZYOO-bə (English)Biblical
Adrianusah-dree-AH-nus, AH-dree-ah-nusDutch
Anielkaahn-YEL-kahPolish
Moshe-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew