Can’t make head nor tail of something

Pro Tip 1/3

Use when something is so confusing that you have no idea what it means or where to start.

He rambled for an hour, and I couldn’t make head nor tail of his lecture.

Pro Tip 2/3

The phrase is often used in its full form 'can’t make head nor tail of it' to express complete bewilderment.

She handed me the manual, but I couldn’t make head nor tail of it.

Pro Tip 3/3

Understand that 'head' and 'tail' are metaphorical and not related to actual heads or tails.

These old coins are so worn, I can’t make head nor tail of their inscriptions.