Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-to-your-head
idiom
/ɡoʊ tuː jɔːr hɛd/
Definition
To become overly proud or arrogant, often as a result of success or a high opinion of oneself.
Examples
- Success in the competition should not go to your head; stay humble.
- He let the praise go to his head and started acting superior to his colleagues.
- Winning the award didn’t go to her head; she remained as grounded as ever.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where someone allows their achievements or status to influence their behavior negatively, leading to a sense of superiority.
Synonyms
- Get a big head
- Think too highly of oneself
- Become conceited
