to  wrap  one's  head  around  something
wrap
ræp
rāp
<i>one's</i>
wʌnz
vanz
<abbr style="text-decoration: underline;" title="head / mind / brain" > head </abbr>
hɛd
hed
around
əraʊnd
ērawnd
something
sʌmθɪng
samthing

Definition & Meaning of "wrap one's head around something "in English

to wrap one's head around something
01

to fully understand something difficult, complicated, or strange 

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to [wrap] {one's} [head|mind|brain] around {sth} definition and meaning
Idiom
Informal

What is the origin of the idiom "wrap one's head around something" and when to use it?

The idiom "wrap one's head around something" likely originated from the idea of trying to fully understand or comprehend a complex or difficult concept. In this expression, "head" or "mind" represents one's ability to grasp and mentally process information. It is used when someone is struggling to understand or accept a challenging idea, situation, or concept.

Examples
I still can't wrap my head around how quickly everything changed. 
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