on one's head

on one's head
a) Assumed or borne, as a responsibility or something blameworthy.

CLEOPATRA (vehemently): He has shed the blood of my servant Ftatateeta. On your head be it as upon his, Caesar, if you hold him free of it.

b) Assigned by government authorities as a bounty or penalty.

My father is a man

See Also: price on ones head

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