A phrase that's hard to wrap one's head around.

Have you used the phrase "wrap your head around"?

When you think about it, what comes to mind visually? A brain morphed to surround an idea?

Ouch. Wrapping one's head around something sounds good unless you add the visual component.

Wrapping your head, v2

In this morning's LA Times, I saw an article in which someone spoke of wrapping his arms around something. That was an improvement. Embracing an idea. The arms are easier to see in this role than gray matter.

But still, is hugging what you really want to communicate?

Having a little trouble wrapping my (appropriate noun TBD) around this one.

At least we're not still talking about "out of the box.'