off one's head

Example Sentences

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"At least they are not likely to cut off one's head," said Aulus.

From Vergilius A Tale of the Coming of Christ by Bacheller, Irving

And it was just lifted from me as one might take the cap off one's head.

From The Lake by Moore, George (George Augustus)

He would frighten the hair off one’s head if he could.”

From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne

"Fun?" said Mrs. Reverdy with another echoing, softly echoing, laugh; "it's the fun of being torn and stained and scratched, and having one's hat pulled off one's hair, and the hair off one's head."

From Diana by Warner, Susan

It is enough to blow the hair off one's head.

From The Queen's Cup by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)