head for

verb

1. to go or cause to go (towards)
2. to be destined for

   to head for trouble

Idioms and Phrases

Proceed or go in a certain direction, as in I'm heading for town , or I believe Karen and Jane are heading for a big quarrel . This expression, which uses head in the sense of “advance toward,” is occasionally amplified with a figurative destination, especially in the American West. For example, head for the hills means “to run away to high and safer ground” or “to flee from danger.” It is often used facetiously, as in Here comes that old bore—head for the hills! Head for the setting sun alludes to where a wanted man or outlaw went when a law-enforcement agent was close behind him, that is, farther west, and head for the last roundup means “to die.” [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

As farmers head for Westminster, the prime minister has been heading for South America - he is at the G20 Summit of the world’s biggest economies in Brazil for the next few days.

From BBC

Fearing the north tower would be next, Jonas ordered his men to turn around at the 27th floor and head for the exit.

From National Geographic Kids

Teagan is rarely home, rising at 4 a.m. to head for workouts.

From Los Angeles Times

This week: Four shovels, but with two hitting you on either side of the head, for balance.

From Slate

To find that relaxed open vibe Milne speaks of, all patrons need to do is head for the double doors at the back of the 3,800-square-foot dispensary sales floor.

From Los Angeles Times

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