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Ways to Say "explain to me" in English
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Explain to me, Mom, what did I just hear?
It means the speaker is shocked or confused and wants the other person to explain immediately.
From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks their mother to explain what they just heard.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument or when you cannot believe what someone said. It can sound confrontational if said sharply.
Better ways to say it
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Explain to me, Mom, what did I just hear?
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What did I just hear?
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