What Does "kill the snake by the head" Mean?
Learn what "kill the snake by the head" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You know, kill the snake by the head.
This means you should remove or attack the main leader or cause first in order to solve the problem.
From The Billionaire’S Vow, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is using a metaphor about striking at the main source of a problem first.
Usage Scenario
Use this as a proverb-like warning in a conflict or strategy context. It is metaphorical and may sound harsh or violent if taken literally.
Better ways to say it
Kill the snake by the head.
Cut the snake off at the head.
Take out the head first.
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