over the head

== English == === Prepositional phrase === over the head Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see over,‎ the,‎ head. Dished out in an overly censorious way. ==== Usage notes ==== Usually preceded by verbs of impact like hit, beat, or knock. === See also === over one's head hang over someone's head === Further reading === “hit/beat/knock someone over the head” (US) / “hit/beat/knock someone over the head” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary. “hit over the head”, in Collins English Dictionary, 2011–present.