Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-it-into-ones-head
idiom
/teɪk ɪt ˈɪntuː wʌnz hɛd/
Definition
To understand or accept something fully, often after a period of contemplation or consideration.
Examples
- After the teacher explained the topic multiple times, I finally managed to take it into my head.
- She struggled to take it into her head that her friend was moving away.
- It took a while for him to take it into his head that he needed to change his approach.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that a person has internalized an idea or concept, making it a part of their thoughts or beliefs.
Synonyms
- Internalize
- Grasp
- Comprehend
- Absorb