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Head on a spike meaning

What does the saying 'Head on a spike' mean?

Idiom: Head on a spike

Meaning:

If someone wants a head on a spike, they want to be able to destroy or really punish a person.
(Head on a pike is also used.)

Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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