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E no get head or tail.

[eh noh get ehd or tay-uhl]

phrase

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. It makes no sense.
  2. You use this phrase to characterize a story or explanation that lacks logical structure or clarity.
Examples

The man told me a story and E no get head or tail.

The man told me a story and it made no sense at all.

I tried to read the letter, but E no get head or tail.

I tried to read the letter, but it made no sense at all.

Pronunciationeh noh get ehd or tay-uhl

Registerinformal

How it is usedUsed when a story, excuse, or situation is completely confusing or illogical.

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