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PHRASE · A LODGER IN YOUR HEAD
Used when something or someone keeps occupying your thoughts, as in “that song lives in my head rent free”. It can be about something you love or something that annoys you.
ZACK’S TRANSLATION
The only thing in your life not affected by the housing crisis.
“That embarrassing thing from Year 9 lives in my head rent free.”
Every night. 2am. On schedule.
“He’s living rent free in your head.”
He’s not even paying council tax.
“This song has been rent free all week.”
You’ve heard it 140 times. You could at least charge it rent.
| WHAT THEY SAY | “It’s living rent free in my head.” |
|---|---|
| WHAT THEY MEAN | “I can’t stop thinking about it.” |
| GROWN-UP VERSION | “It’s been on my mind.” |
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