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Definition of putting your head on a swivel

put (one's) head on a swivel

verb

  • to be alert.
    It's go time, boys. Put your heads on a swivel!

    Last edited on Feb 22 2013. Submitted by DonkeyP from Lau Pl, Kaaawa, HI 96730, USA on Nov 23 2012.

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Definitions include: derogatory name for a tourist, particularly a when going slowly and looking about at the normal goings on around them

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