Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bump-the-head
idiom
/bʌmp ðə hɛd/
Definition
To strike one’s head against an object accidentally.
Examples
- While walking through the narrow doorway, I accidentally bumped my head on the frame.
- Be careful when bending down; you might bump your head on the pipe above.
Meaning
Bumping the head can occur when a person is not paying attention or misjudges the distance of an object, leading to a minor collision.
Synonyms
- hit the head
- knock the head
- strike the head
