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Definition |
someone's intellectual abilities |
Examples |
1) She dove into the puzzle, eager to solve it and prove she
had a head for challenges.
2) With her quick wit and sharp intellect, she definitely
has a head for solutions. |
Etymology |
It is believed to be a shortened form of
the phrase "have a head for it" as head is often associated with
intelligence. |
Synonyms |
be brainy, be sharp-minded |
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