People always say "lost their head" when somebody gets decapitated. But it doesn't sound right, because, technically you are in your own head, since the body is controlled by the brain. Shouldn't it be "lost their body" instead? | Poal: Say what you want.

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People always say "lost their head" when somebody gets decapitated. But it doesn't sound right, because, technically you are in your own head, since the body is controlled by the brain. Shouldn't it be "lost their body" instead?

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That implies I have agency.

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Well, I can't really help you then except to say get a big stick.

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