puzzle over (puzzle over)

Phrasal-verb Thinking

Signification

to try to understand something that is confusing

essayer de comprendre quelque chose qui est déroutant (essayer de comprendre quelque chose qui est déroutant)

"He puzzled over the strange message all night."

"Il a passé toute la nuit à essayer de comprendre le message étrange." (Il a passé toute la nuit à essayer de comprendre le message étrange.)

to make yourself very tired, often due to stress or overwork

to regard someone or something with appreciation or favor

to put on clothes quickly and carelessly

to reduce the amount of money spent on something

to become happier or make someone happier

to strengthen relationships by developing mutual confidence