heads for

Meanings

• Phrasal verb

  Expressing the desire or intention to go or lead to a particular place

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Variants

List of all variants of heads for that leads to same result
did , did a number on , did away with , did by , did for , did it , did justice , did proud , did the trick , did with , do , do a number on , do away with , do by , do for , do it , do justice , do proud , do the trick , do with , does , does a number on , does away with , does by , does for , does it , does justice , does proud , does the trick , does with , doing , doing a number on , doing away with , doing by , doing for , doing it , doing justice , doing proud , doing the trick , doing with , done , done a number on , done away with , done by , done for , done it , done justice , done proud , done the trick , done with , to do , do for a living , do nicely for oneself , do nothing for , do (someone) a favor , do a favor , do a favor for , do a favor for (someone) , do a favor for someone , do me a favor , do someone a favor , not do much for

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Etymology

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The phrase 'heads for' is believed to have originated from the nautical term 'heave to', which means to turn a ship's head into the wind to make it stable. Over time, the term evolved to mean 'to turn or go in a certain direction'.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'heads for' is also used in the context of sports, particularly in cricket and rugby, to describe a player making a run towards the opposition's goal.

2. The phrase 'heads for' is sometimes used interchangeably with the phrase 'aims for'. However, 'heads for' implies a more definite or specific direction, while 'aims for' can refer to a general goal or objective.

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Related Concepts

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1. direction: The concept of 'heads for' is closely related to the idea of direction. Both terms imply movement towards a particular goal or destination.

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Culture

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In literature, 'heads for' is often used metaphorically to describe a character's motivation or goal. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby is described as having 'heads for dreams'. In music, the phrase is used in the title of a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

How to Memorize "heads for"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself turning your head or making a decision to go in a certain direction. Imagine yourself physically moving towards your goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'heads for' with the idea of a compass or a map, which both help guide you towards a destination.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Heads For' as standing for 'Heading Forward'.

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