Expain to me the problem vs Explain the problem to me

Both phrases are correct, but they have a slightly different word order. The first phrase 'expain to me the problem' is less common in English compared to 'explain the problem to me'. The second phrase is more commonly used and sounds more natural.

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Expain to me the problem

This phrase has the incorrect word order. The correct word order is 'explain the problem to me'.

The correct phrase should be 'explain the problem to me', where 'explain' is followed by 'the problem' and then 'to me'.

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Perhaps the problem is your high standards.
They only made me present the problem.
That's the problem with battlefield doctors...
The problem is you trusted Audrey.
Part of the problem is intermittency.
The problem is finding a serious agent,...
This is the problem with doctors today.
The problem existed before my arrival, commander.
Your online past wasn't the problem.
The problem isn't the archery competition.
The problem's hardware, not software.
The problem is summer has gotten longer.
And he finally solved the problem.
The problem is waiting for eventually.
The problem is the disks are overheated.
The Heimlich valve solved the problem.
Now the problems begin first with pitch perception.
The problems of incorporation emanate essentially from national governments and central administration.
- Children can not resolve the problems of adults.
Rich, the problem with spinal cord injuries...

Alternatives:

explain the problem to me

Explain the problem to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct word order to ask someone to clarify a problem for you. 'Explain' is followed by 'the problem' and then 'to me'.

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That might explain the problems with his compass.
This would explain the problems encountered in implementing more stringent protection measures for certain species.
I will explain the problem that we have, ladies and gentlemen.
We have to be able to advise and explain the problems to people, and also give them incentives not to smoke or to give up smoking.
Mr President, I do not like to speak in the European Parliament on domestic policy issues, but since a Spanish socialist Member has made some personal remarks about a Spanish minister, I think I have a duty to explain the problem to her.
The very nature of the problem explains the scope of the initiative.
With regards to the above, explain how the finances were organised and, if applicable, explain the problems and solutions found to overcome them.
The Commission asked the complainant and the French authorities to explain the problems of the business's profitability.
Let me explain the problem we now have to deal with in this report with regard to the Czech steel industry.
Each of you will explain the problem, and then each of you will propose a solution.
Each of you will explain the problem, and then each of you will propose a solution.
One reason that could probably explain the problems former staff members are encountering is the fact that pension organisations are unfamiliar with the existence and potential implications of this particular provision in the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities.
And the vasculitis would explain the kidney problem.
(Kutner) Chronic pulmonary embolism would explain The breathing problem And the blood coming from his lungs.
Go bet with someone else if you want to explain the heart problems.
I can't explain the personal problems of my clients.
He said it was important that national parliaments explain problems and advocate solutions.
Biopsy showed non-specific inflammation, which suggests ibd, only it doesn't explain the cardiac problems.
Finally, it has been necessary to bring the national payment systems' links - particularly computer interfaces - into line with Target, which also explains the teething problems noted.
I'd really rather not explain what's the problem.

Alternatives:

clarify the problem for me
describe the problem to me
elaborate on the problem for me
shed light on the problem for me

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Expain to me the problem vs Explain the problem to me