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Ways to Say "can someone explain" in English
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Can someone explain to me
A rhetorical way to demand an explanation when something seems ridiculous or wrong.
From The Ceo, Episode 2
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A speaker notices something absurd on their shoes and asks for an explanation.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a tense conversation when you want an explanation and sound annoyed or incredulous. It can sound rude or sarcastic if you say it directly at work.
Better ways to say it
1
Can someone explain why there’s a woman on my shoes?
2
Why is there a woman on my shoes?
3
Can someone explain this to me?
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