head on a plate



somebody's head on a plate/platter

if you want someone's head on a plate you are very angry with them and want them to be punished The director was furious at what had happened and wanted Watt's head on a platter.
See also: head, on, plate

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sasithorn-Thai
PhoenixFEE-niksEnglish (Modern)
ÓRlaithOR-laIrish
MarielMER-ee-əl, MAR-ee-əlEnglish
Jules[dʒu:lz]
Theophilusthee-AHF-ə-ləs (English)Biblical, Ancient Greek (Latinized)