Idioms

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AliiWhat this sentence means? " You need every part of your head examined

It also may be used non-idiomatically. For instance, if a person has got a serious extensive head injury as a result of an accident, his or her head surely should be examined; each part of it.

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Victor

victor_amelkinIt also may be used non-idiomatically. For instance, if a person has got a serious extensive head injury as a result of an accident, his or her head surely should be examined; each part of it.

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Victor

Yes, that was what I thought first. Consider both meanings of the sentence

My only doubt concerns "every part of" within the idiom. It sounds quite strange.

In Russian one may say something similar but to suggest examination of the whole

head without referring to its parts. Probably, mentioning head parts produces

a more eloquent offense =)

"You are so clumsy, you should get your cerebellum examined as soon as possible!"

P.S.

I wouldn't use it either. But their are so many people using it in our society. Let's speak honestly, there are plenty idioms or sayings existing of this sort and they are often used and furthermore, most people are familiar with them.

Yes, "every part of " sounds quite strange. Pehaps it was added without attention,

Perhaps the questioner will answer us that question.

AliiWhat this sentence means? " You need every part of your head examin "

Hi

It is usually idiomatic (and often humorous), but the correct expression is 'You need your head examined'. You would typically say that to someone if you think they have done something (or about to do something) silly, stupid or perhaps even crazy. For example, "If you'r