“Can’t make head or tail of”

Definition

To be unable to understand something.

Examples

Examples

“I can’t make head or tail of this error message.”

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What does "Can’t make head or tail of" mean?
"Can’t make head or tail of" means to be unable to understand something..
How do you use "Can’t make head or tail of" in a sentence?
Example: "I can’t make head or tail of this error message."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Can’t make head or tail of"?
Не понимать ничего. / Չկարողանալ հասկանալ ինչ-որ բան։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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