{v. phr.}, {informal} To see the why of; finding a meaning in; understand. - Used in negative, conditional, and interrogative sentences. * /She could not make head or tail of the directions on the dress pattern./ * /Can you make head or tail of the letter?/
MAKE HEAD OR TAIL OF
Meaning of MAKE HEAD OR TAIL OF in English
Dictionary of English idioms . Словарь английских идиом. 2012