get one's head (a)round

Register · Informal Informal — used in casual, everyday conversation among friends and family. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings. CEFR B2

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Example

“I still can't get my head around how the trick works.”

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get to grips with Neutral · CEFR B2

to begin to understand and deal with a difficult problem or task

wrap your head around something Informal · CEFR B2

To fully understand something complicated.

easier said than done Neutral · CEFR B1

Something that sounds simple to do but is actually hard.

get the picture Informal · CEFR B1

to understand a situation, especially after an explanation

hang in there Informal · CEFR B1

to persevere and not give up despite difficulty

in a tight spot Informal · CEFR B1

in a difficult or dangerous situation

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