Wrap head around something.
/ræp hɛd əˈraʊnd ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Understand something complex.
To "wrap your head around something" means to come to understand something complicated or perplexing. This idiom visualizes the act of literally wrapping one’s mind around a concept to fully comprehend it. It often appears in contexts where learning or adapting to new information, technologies, or theories is discussed. Being able to break down complex ideas into understandable chunks is a valuable skill, promoting better communication, problem-solving, and innovation in various fields.
Example Sentences
I can't wrap my head around this problem.
This describes difficulty in understanding or comprehending a specific problem.
He's struggling to wrap his head around the new policy.
This indicates struggling to understand or accept a newly introduced policy.
It took me a while to wrap my head around the fact that I had won.
This sentence shows that realizing the victory took time, indicating initial difficulty in comprehending the unexpected event.
