head for head for {v. phr.} To go in the direction of. We left early in the morning and headed for Niagara Falls. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: H Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion