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scratch one's headinformal 1Think hard in order to find a solution to something: winemakers are scratching their heads for an alternative term...- A greedy otter has left a Preston grandfather scratching his head for a solution to stop the animal slinking into his pond to eat his fish.
- You're probably scratching your head even harder wondering why Merrill Lynch is talking about the impact that acquiring Red Hat may or may not have on Sun.
- Purists in the audience were observed scratching their heads, trying to figure out a way to appreciate the ‘exotic’ composition.
1.1Feel or express bewilderment: art lovers have been left scratching their heads over an exhibition of kissing toothbrushes...- He must be scratching his head in bewilderment.
- If this leaves you scratching your head, you're not the first.
- But sometimes, you're just left scratching your head.
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