Can you clarify the issue? vs Can you explain the issue?

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to ask someone to provide more information or details about a particular problem or topic.

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Can you clarify the issue?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone to make a statement or situation less confusing or more understandable.

Examples:

Can you clarify the issue with the new project timeline?
I'm not sure I understand the instructions. Can you clarify the issue for me?

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What are the next steps that the Commission is considering in order to clarify the aforementioned issues? 2.
Can the Commission clarify this issue?
Is the Commission in a position to clarify this issue?
Can the Commission clarify this issue for us?
Once this study has been completed, will the Commission be ready to hold meetings with the experts concerned, with a view to an in-depth assessment of the proposed solution, and in order directly to clarify any relevant issues? -
I hope that this clarifies the issue.
Mr Goebbels, in order to clarify the position we have presented the issue very quickly.
Thank you for giving the opportunity to clarify the issue that is the subject of your question.
Nonetheless, in a spirit of cooperation, Belgium applied the Commission's arguments in order to clarify the issues raised in that decision.
This question is currently being discussed by the services concerned in order to clarify the position of the Commission on the issue of proper conditions of competition.
By letter of 24 January 2003 the Commission communicated the State aid complaint to the Greek authorities and invited Greece to clarify the issues it brought forward.
John Cushnahan and I have published a seven-point initiative on measures, which could help to clarify the issues and to assuage fears in Ireland.
This proposal clarifies the issues involved and refers its adoption to plenary, bearing in mind the Rules of Procedure in force.
Instead of having this very acrimonious debate, we should try and clarify the issues.
There is thus an urgent need to clarify the issue and to give the operators visibility.
In a later email he clarifies the issue further:
rapporteur. - Mr President, I would just like to clarify the issue.
In the past, the inconsistencies arising between different Member States have rendered international comparisons difficult and so I welcome moves to clarify the issues involved.
I'm sure he'd clarify the issue for you.
Madam President, please can you clarify this issue, because if Mr de Magistris is seeking to avoid trial...

Alternatives:

Can you explain the issue?
Could you shed some light on the issue?
Can you make the issue clearer?
Can you provide more clarity on the issue?
Can you elaborate on the issue?

Can you explain the issue?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it.

Examples:

Can you explain the issue with the budget allocation?
I'm confused about the problem. Can you explain the issue to me?

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Can you explain the discrepancy for us?
Can you explain the proposed cut in budget?
Can you explain the philosophy behind your music?
Can you explain the blood on the machine?
So, can you explain the logic to me In that because I just don't understand.
And can you explain the similarities in the song?
Can you explain the similarities between Visitors and humans?
Could it explain the reasons for its stance on this issue?
Can you explain the point of that?
How can you explain the bullet hole in the skull?
The issue is a very serious one, but I believe we must at least try to explain the feasibility of what we are setting in motion here.
Afterwards, we will return to this House to explain the development of the issue by means of a parliamentary debate.
The Junior League needs to take over this effort and explain the issues.
How else can you explain the fact that Ethiopia rejected the offer to use the ports of Massawa and Assab?
Can you explain the dots yet?
Can you explain the removal of your user account on June 23, 1973?
Can you explain the obsession people have typing little messages to each other with their thumbs, as if it's somehow more convenient than just talking?
Mr. Watkins, can you explain the receipts we found at a Father's Pride Weapons?
As the creator of I-after, can you explain the program interface?
How can you explain the fact that the victims have been found with all the blood drained from their bodies?

Alternatives:

Can you clarify the issue?
Could you clarify the issue?
Can you shed some light on the issue?
Can you make the issue clearer?
Can you provide more explanation on the issue?

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Can you clarify the issue? vs Can you explain the issue?