head trip
Plural
head trips
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an experience that is as very thrilling and memorable
The idiom "head trip" is thought to have originated in the 1960s during the counterculture movements. It refers to a mental journey or experience, often associated with the use of psychedelic drugs and exploring altered states of consciousness. It suggests a thrilling and memorable experience that affects one's thoughts and perception. This expression is used to describe a thrilling or memorable experience that profoundly affects one's thoughts and emotions. It often implies that the experience was intense, thought-provoking, or even surreal.
- Climbing that mountain and watching the sunrise was a real head trip; I'll never forget that breathtaking view.
- Their adventure through the jungle was a head trip filled with unexpected encounters and thrilling moments.
- The roller coaster ride was a total head trip, with twists and turns that left everyone exhilarated.
- Experiencing a live performance of your favorite band can be a real head trip, creating lasting memories.
- Exploring a new culture and tasting exotic foods can be a head trip that broadens your horizons.
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a mental state or experience where someone is absorbed in unrealistic, delusional, or self-centered thoughts, often disconnected from reality or driven by an inflated sense of self-importance
- His head trip made him think he was invincible, leading him to make reckless decisions.
- She was on a head trip, acting like she was the only one who could solve the problem.
- The celebrity's head trip was evident when he refused to listen to anyone else's ideas.
- Don’t get caught up in a head trip—you're part of a team, not above it.
- His head trip started to alienate him from his friends, who didn’t share his exaggerated sense of self.