wrap your head around something

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

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get one's head (a)round Informal · CEFR B2

to manage to understand something difficult or surprising

get to grips with Neutral · CEFR B2

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

back to basics Neutral · CEFR B1

returning to the simple, fundamental principles of an activity

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

get up to speed Neutral · CEFR B1

to become informed or current on a topic, project, or situation

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