Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

someone-can-do-something-standing-on-their-head

idiom

/ˈsʌmwʌn kæn du ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈstændɪŋ ɑn ðɛr hɛd/

Definition

This phrase refers to a person who is able to perform a task with great ease or in an unconventional manner, suggesting that the task is so simple that it could be done while being upside down.

Examples

“He can solve those math problems standing on his head!”
“She can cook a gourmet meal standing on her head, it’s that easy for her.”

Meaning

It expresses the idea that the ability to do something is very natural or easy for someone, often implying that it can be done with little effort or skill.