English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "can you be more specific" Mean?
Learn what "can you be more specific" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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What you talking about? Can you be more specific?
It means the speaker wants a clearer, more detailed answer.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker asks for more detail because the other person's answer is too vague.
Usage Scenario
Use this in conversations, meetings, or arguments when someone's answer is too general. It is normal and polite in most situations.
Better ways to say it
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What do you mean exactly?
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