Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scratch one's head

idiom

/skræʧ wʌnz hɛd/

Definition

To pause in thought or confusion; to be unable to understand something.

Examples

When he heard the complicated instructions, he started to scratch his head in confusion.
She scratched her head, trying to solve the tricky math problem.

Meaning

This phrase is used to express a state of bewilderment or puzzlement. It often describes someone trying to figure something out that is unclear or perplexing.