Express puzzlement or perplexity; think hard about something that is difficult to understand.
Examples:
- They scratched their heads over this vexing question, but no one knew the answer.
Origin: First half of 1900s
Synonyms: be puzzled, be baffled
Express puzzlement or perplexity; think hard about something that is difficult to understand.
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Origin: First half of 1900s
Synonyms: be puzzled, be baffled