stand something on its head

Related to word: stand

Idiom

Definition

  1. to challenge or overturn an established idea, belief, or system, often by presenting new information or a different perspective.

    • This new study has completely stood our understanding of the issue on its head.

    • Her bold perspective has stood the traditional thinking in the field on its head.

    • New technological advancements have stood the operating models of many industries on their head.