Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

off with someone's head

/ˈɔf wɪθ ˈsʌmwənz ˈhɛd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.28 in modern English

Syllables: of-f with- -some-one's -head
IPA: /ˈɔf wɪθ ˈsʌmwənz ˈhɛd/

37

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

6

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Used to express a desire to kill the person in question.

Humorous

Example Sentences

"Some nerve! Off with their heads! shouted the master of ceremonies with mock ferocity, while the audience laughed."
""I see!" said the Queen, who had meanwhile been examining the roses. "Off with their heads!" and the procession moved on, three of the soldiers remaining behind to execute the unfortunate gardeners, who ran to Alice for protection. "You shan't be beheaded!" said Alice, and she put them into a large flower-pot that stood near."

Etymology

From the common use in past times of decapitation as a method of execution for prominent persons.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɔf wɪθ ˈsʌmwənz ˈhɛd/
British English: /ˈɒf wɪð ˈsʌmwənz ˈhɛd/

Usage

Humorous

Phrases

have someone's head heads will roll

Frequently Paired Words

have someone's head heads will roll

Questions

How do you pronounce off with someone's head?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɔf wɪθ ˈsʌmwənz ˈhɛd/.
What does off with someone's head mean?: Used to express a desire to kill the person in question.
Where does off with someone's head come from?: From the common use in past times of decapitation as a method of execution for prominent persons.

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