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Definition

To have one's mental health assessed, to receive a psychiatric examination.

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In Context

  • ""A guy who thinks he gets smart in this horse-race game oughta have his head read.""
  • "She is not crazy so don't tell me to take her to a doctor to have her head read."
  • "Mr Gibbs says those who think Mr Obama is like George W Bush need to “have their heads read”."
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Also Said As

  • have one's head examined
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