Sentences with phrase «scratch their heads for»

It is not just the Arsenal right back Hector Bellerin who will be left at home scratching his head for the next two weeks, as his fellow Spaniard and Arsenal team mate Santi Cazorla has also been left out of the Spain national squad for the first international break of the new season.

In fact, UK unemployment rates are so out of line with other economic indicators and what happened in previous recessions — improving even as the economy idles — that economists have been scratching their heads for an explanation.

I scratched my head for a while trying to figure out how do you make coconut fried shrimp without it being high in sugar and also how to make fried shrimp without breadcrumbs?!

Adding to the gameplay are some fun mini-games, including puzzles that at times did leave me scratching my head for answers.

Of course things don't go as planned and a ridiculous plot unfolds leaving you scratching your head for two hours.

Sure, there are times when the twists and turns may have you scratching your head for a moment but they're easily offset by the quality of the writing and the performances.

Those who haven't been keeping up with the Cosmic Cubes and Rainbow Bridges of the Marvel Universe might be scratching their heads for a few minutes during a rushed opening scene that establishes what passes for the plot of the film, but things are quickly and neatly explained.

By Anthony D'Alessandro HollywoodNews.com: One doesn't have to scratch their head for long wondering why a gaggle of vampires and werewolves are infatuated with Sookie Stackhouse on HBO's «True Blood.»

@Ben your comment was worded well, but I had to clarify because I read it too quickly and was caught scratching my head for a minute.

I scratched my head for dough - generating ideas.

If you're scratching your head for a good currency to use on a carry trade, look no further than the Aussie!

I'll leave very subtle hints in article (usually integrating the word «April Fool's» somehow), but I always want people to be scratching their heads for at least a moment.

Moments where the developers decided to leave you scratching your head for a little bit and inevitably Alt - Tab out of the game to do a Google search or watch a YouTube tutorial video to resolve your issue.

There's the occasional one that'll have you stumped for a while, but mostly they offer up just enough of a challenge to make you stop and scratch your head for a moment or two without ever growing overly frustrating and are almost always extremely enjoyable to solve.

The trippy twists and turns along the way will have you scratching your head for answers, and while it can be confusing trying to connect all of the story's considerable dots, that doesn't mean I enjoyed it any less.

You'll be sitting there scratching your head for a while (until you master the mechanic of using the time - out), so brace yourself; timing is the essence of the entire game, and even more so in the Helladeck mode.

The co-op is a blast, the puzzles will have you scratching your head for hours and the visuals are absolutely jaw - dropping.

Shortly after Wario made his debut appearance, Nintendo opted to give him his very own origin story, one that would actually leave fans scratching their heads for years to come.

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Analysts with both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) were scratching their heads over these issues well before the 2008 credit meltdown.

Regardless, many CEOs and business executives scratch their heads, wondering why younger talent doesn't want to work for them.

SnapChat turns down $ 3 billion: In a move that must have some entrepreneurs scratching their heads, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel turned down a buyout offer from Facebook for $ 3 billion.

She settles down between my wife and me, and I'll just scratch her head and think about my goals for the day.

A web search for «Starting a business is like» turned up dozens of results that left me scratching my head.

For much of the past decade the plasma vs. LCD debate clogged web forums and left consumers scratching their heads.

For example, not only does your supplier keep clearing his throat, but he also does that head scratching thing.

As for where their company is headed in the future, Konzelmann said they've just started to scratch the surface of products and services that are widely available and popular amongst a younger generation, but haven't yet been applied to seniors.

Institutional investors may be scratching their heads at why the widely watched measure of market concern known colloquially as the «fear index,» or VIX, recently reached a 23 - year low despite plenty of reasons for the sort of uncertainty that makes markets jittery.

I always scratch my head when I hear advisors talk about the «4 % withdrawal rule» or any withdrawal rate that's greater than a risk free rate of return for that matter.

Given the company's relatively strong position now and the uncertainty of the future, some Wall Street sources are scratching their heads wondering why the Nordstrom family would even consider cutting a deal that would give a new investor preferred shares, noting that the idea was likely thrown on the table to see what would trigger private equity interest.That has brought some private equity firms back in for another around of talks, but one source noted: «Private equity these days don't really want to commit any money to brick - and - mortar.

But it is under no obligation to do so, and the head - scratching and speculation may continue for weeks.

He looks to buy these businesses at low prices of course, but often times he pays a price that leave many value investors scratching their heads (i.e. paying over 20 times earnings for Heinz, and 20 % more than the stock's all time high).

I think that the strength can be explained by the precarious global economic and monetary situations, but the point is that a knowledgeable and unbiased observer of the markets shouldn't be scratching his / her head or feeling the need to get creative when coming up with justifications for gold's current US$ price.

And if you're scratching your head about why you're technically liable for taxes if you bought something with bitcoin, you're not alone.

Significantly, the law doesn't define an «endowment» for this purpose, leading to considerable head - scratching in tax circles.

Current questions about dark energy and dark matter present the perfect opportunity for God to enlighten Christians about that stuff while scientists are still scratching their heads.

Many people are left scratching their heads, or theorizing that a designer beyond their undestanding must be responsible for the designs they observe in nature.

Last time I proffered the idea that pain is a problem for the atheist because he has to figure out what to do about said pain - and some of you took that at face value, but I think some of you are rightfully scratching your heads.

I usually scratch my head and mumble for a while, before recommending a few old standbys (which I would name here if I weren't afraid of forgetting one).

Obviously, go for whatever labels you feel identify you best, and ignore those such as myself that observe from the sidelines and scratch our heads in confusion.

Free, I have to agree with you and if not for personal experiences this magic, legend or illusions of old cause me to scratch my head.

I'm sure you're aware of this, but I always scratch my head when a liberal - leaning Christian says for me to stop consigning people to hell when I'm simply preaching the Good News (at least, it's supposed to be «good»).

I'm sure there are some serious bakers shaking their head at me right now but the ease of using the pre-made stuff makes up for the fact that it's not - made - from - scratch.

After some head scratching, I resorted to the internet and came up with a recipe for roasted cauliflower with cocoa and smoked paprika over on ChefShop.com.

Or head to Hangar B Eatery, a favorite for breakfast and lunch that serves made - from - scratch everything in an airport.

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of eating at Cafe Gratitude in Los Angeles, which is something I've wanted to do for a really long time... I just realized I can scratch that one off of my list (the one that exists only in my head)!

You didn't have to head into the gluten - free flour aisle, scratching your head as you wondered «what flour is best for what?»

Thanks so much for posting this in time for Passover, I've been scratching my head about second day lunch and this will do the trick.

Shoppers came in and inspected the produce presented to them, scratched their heads and puzzled over what to cook for their households.

If you don't want to make the chicken stock from scratch for this congee recipe, simmering some store - bought broth with a few slices of bacon and ginger for 20 minutes or so will give you a huge head - start on flavor.