off with someone's head

== English == === Etymology === From the common use in past times of decapitation as a method of execution for prominent persons. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɒf wɪð ˈsʌmwənz ˈhɛd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɔf wɪθ ˈsʌmwənz ˈhɛd/ === Phrase === off with someone's head (usually humorous) Used to express a desire to kill the person in question. ==== Related terms ====