fail to see/understand

phrase

: to not understand
often used when someone does not agree with something
I fail to see/understand why we need to change the current system.

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“Fail to see/understand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fail%20to%20see%2Funderstand. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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