have a head on one's shoulders

Verb

To have good sense or judgement.

Japanese Meaning

判断力がある、賢明な意思決定をする

If one is to succeed in that role, one must have a head on one's shoulders.

その役割で成功するには、判断力があることが必要だ。

Sense（1）

To have good sense or judgement.

has a head on one's shoulders

（ present singular third-person ）

having a head on one's shoulders

（ participle present ）

had a head on one's shoulders

（ participle past ）

had a head on one's shoulders

（ past ）