understanding

• The bigger picture

  This idiom refers to the overall perspective or the full scope of a situation, rather than just the small details.

• Can't make head nor tail of something

  To be completely unable to understand something, finding it utterly confusing or illogical.

• To see the light

  To understand something clearly after a period of confusion, or to finally accept a new, often better, way of thinking.

• beyond the surface

  To look deeper than what is immediately apparent or obvious.

• the penny dropped

  This phrase means that someone has finally understood something after a period of confusion or not grasping it.

• dawning on us

  It refers to the gradual realization or understanding of a fact or situation.

• clicked

  To suddenly become clear and understood, or for two individuals to instantly connect and get along.

• A glance tells all

  A single, quick look can reveal everything important or necessary to understand a situation or someone's true feelings.

• Familiar concept

  An idea or notion that is already well-known or easily understood due to prior exposure.

• Look beneath the surface

  To investigate something more deeply than what is immediately apparent, seeking hidden truths or underlying complexities.

• Missing the point

  To fail to understand the main idea, argument, or purpose of something being discussed or presented.