MAKE HEAD OR TAIL OF


Meaning of MAKE HEAD OR TAIL OF in English

{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?/

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