scratch one's head

phrase

: to be or become confused or perplexed

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“Scratch one's head.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scratch%20one%27s%20head. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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