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# invited to see the head

phrase (verb phrase, passive: be invited to see the head)

«invited to see the head» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, polite, UK) sent to the head teacher, usually for being in trouble.
2. (literal) asked to visit the head teacher for any reason, good or bad.

### In the lessons

Used by teachers and school letters to sound polite about punishment, and by pupils with irony. Register: polite, school; UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand («head teacher» or «principal»).

### Examples

- After the fight, both boys were invited to see the head.
- Chat: got «invited to see the head» again lol
- Ella was invited to see the head to collect her prize.
- Report: Jack was invited to see the head about his behaviour at lunch.
- When you're invited to see the head, it's rarely for cake.
- Mum asked, «Why were you invited to see the head today?»

### Note

«Head» here is the head teacher, not a body part. «Invited» sounds kind, but it is usually not optional and often means trouble. In the US: «sent to the principal's office». Plain words: sent to the head teacher.