Wrap your head around meaning

What does the saying 'Wrap your head around' mean?

Idiom: Wrap your head around

Meaning:

If you are trying to 'wrap your head around' something, you are trying to understand something that is very foreign to you.

Examples:

"I can't wrap my head around quantum physics—it's so complex!"

"She finally wrapped her head around the new software update."

"They couldn't wrap their heads around the sudden policy changes."

"Once you wrap your head around it, chess becomes very enjoyable."

"He's struggling to wrap his head around the idea of moving abroad."

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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