Julia Huong
2021-11-11 12:11
A head-scratcher informal countable noun
Used to describe something that is difficult to understand.
The plane disappeared, which was a really head-scratcher. Nobody could explain it.
I think we need to have more time to find a solution. It's a head-scratcher.
To punish someone or something harshly
Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.
White lie
Act in a way that is likely to cause problems for you
Barten Holyday (1593–1661), a Church of England clergyman and poet, was the first to use the term in the early 17th century.
Do you see anything wrong?
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