with a head on

Example Sentences

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Here was someone with a head on his shoulders, successful in his own right, but still fun enough to appreciate Paul’s tendency for the absurd.

From The Verge • Dec. 3, 2018

Now there was a young mouse with a head on his shoulders.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Larson was also, clearly, a sort of spiritual figure, and one with a head on his shoulders.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

It is the opinion of the best informed that "Porter with a head on" will pull him through.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 21, 1892 by Various

Kofoed, it will be seen, was a man with a head on his shoulders, which was well, for presently he had need of it.

From Hero Tales of the Far North by Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August)