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head off

Idiom Problem Solving

Meaning

to prevent something from happening

Example Sentences

"Early communication can head off most misunderstandings."

Related Expressions

circle around

to move repeatedly around something

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own up to

to admit or confess to something you did wrong

strike while the iron is hot

to take advantage of an opportunity immediately

play one's cards close to one's chest

to keep one's plans or ideas secret

to have someone's back

To support or defend someone.