Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

get something into one's head

idiom
/ɡɛt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈɪntuː wʌnz hɛd/
Definition
To understand or accept something mentally.
Examples
  • After studying for hours, I finally managed to get the formula into my head.
  • It took a while, but he got the notion that hard work pays off into his head.
  • She couldn’t get the rules of the game into her head no matter how much she tried.
Meaning
This phrase means to grasp an idea or concept clearly, often after some difficulty.
Synonyms
  • understand
  • grasp
  • comprehend
  • take in