Get One's Head Around Something and Nose Out Of Joint.

I have two idioms for you today:  Get Your Head Around Something  and Nose Out Of Joint.  The first one means:
To come to understand something  even though it is difficult to comprehend or to accept something that seems strange. 

Have you got your head around your new job yet?  

I just can't get my head around these tax forms.

I'm having a hard time getting my head around this new schedule.  

There's a lot to get your head around on the first day of school.

The second one means:

To have one's feelings hurt or one's plans upset. To be irritated or envious, especially when displaced by someone.

Ever since Sheila got promoted he's had his nose out of joint.  

The boss's praise of her assistant put Jean's nose out of joint. 

What's your nose out of joint about this time? Your book 's selling. 

Note: Presumably this expression alludes to the face-distorting grimace made by one who is displeased

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