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
Bakarne-Basque
TiffaniTIF-ə-neeEnglish
PirjoPEER-yoFinnish
Daireann-Irish Mythology
Khurshid-Persian, Urdu, Persian Mythology
Sima (2)-Indian, Hindi, Marathi