standing on one's head
The phrase "standing on one's head" is often used idiomatically to describe doing something effortlessly.
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Definition
B2Informal
(idiomatic)Performing a task with ease or without difficulty.
Example
- She can solve those math problems standing on her head.
B1Physical
(literal)A position where a person supports their body with their head and hands on the ground and their feet in the air.
Example
- The gymnast impressed everyone by standing on his head for a full minute.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "standing on one's head":
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