to scratch your head
to be puzzled · to be confused · to be bewildered
What's the situation?
Have you ever encountered a problem or a situation that just made absolutely no sense to you? 🤔 That feeling when you reread something five times and still don't get it? This expression perfectly describes that moment of utter confusion or bewilderment. You're figuratively 'scratching your head' because you're so puzzled!