wrap (one's) head around



wrap (one's) head around

To comprehend something that one considers challenging, confusing, or a foreign concept. Kate is willing to pay full price for an expensive handbag, but I just can't wrap my head around that. Sam tries to wrap her head around snow and freezing temperatures, but she's always lived in Florida, so real winter is not something she has experienced.
See also: around, head, wrap

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Frida-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Ancient Germanic
Matxin-Basque
Bartolo-Italian
GeroGE-ro (German)German, Ancient Germanic
TerranceTER-əntsEnglish
KymKIMEnglish (Rare)