make some sense (out) of (something)

make some sense (out) of (something)

To interpret something in a way that one can understand or that reveals some purpose, reason, etc. It will be a long time before we can begin to make some sense of this tragedy. Can you make some sense out of these markings? Is it a code, or what?
See also: make, of, sense
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • make any sense (out) of (something)
  • make sense (out) of (something)
  • make sense of
  • make sense of something
  • (Someone or something) called, they want their (something) back!
  • read the (hand)writing on the wall
  • read the handwriting on the wall
  • see the (hand)writing on the wall
  • see the writing on the wall
  • a dead giveaway