Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-your-head-be-it
idiom
ˈɒn jɔːr hɛd bi ɪt
Definition
A phrase implying that the responsibility or consequences of an action fall upon the person who undertakes it.
Examples
- “If you choose to invest in that startup, on your head be it if things go wrong.”
- “I warned you about the risks; if you still want to proceed, on your head be it.”
Meaning
Used to convey that someone is solely responsible for the outcome of their decision, often in a dismissive or challenging manner.
Synonyms
- it’s your decision
- you’ve brought this on yourself
- responsibility is yours
