English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "wait what did you want to explain earlier" Mean?
Learn what "wait what did you want to explain earlier" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Wait, what did you want to explain earlier?
This asks the other person to repeat or finish an explanation they started earlier.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker asks what the other person was trying to explain before.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you missed part of someone's message or want them to continue. It is natural and polite in conversation.
Better ways to say it
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Wait, what did you want to explain earlier?
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What did you want to explain earlier?
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What were you going to explain?
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