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/
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