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Can’t make head nor tail of something

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Utter Confusion

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

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

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

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

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

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