Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

take-it-into-ones-head

idiom
/teɪk ɪt ˈɪntuː wʌnz hɛd/
Definition
To understand or accept something fully, often after a period of contemplation or consideration.
Examples
  • After the teacher explained the topic multiple times, I finally managed to take it into my head.
  • She struggled to take it into her head that her friend was moving away.
  • It took a while for him to take it into his head that he needed to change his approach.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that a person has internalized an idea or concept, making it a part of their thoughts or beliefs.
Synonyms
  • Internalize
  • Grasp
  • Comprehend
  • Absorb