stand on one's head

stand on one's head
stand on one's head
1. Lit. to stand or balance vertically with one's head and hands—rather than one's feet— touching the floor. •

Can you stand on your head?

Todd stood on his head as a form of exercise.

2. Fig. to attempt to impress someone by hard work or difficult feats. •

You don't have to stand on your head to succeed in this office. Just do your assigned work on time.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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