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explain it vs explain this

Both "explain it" and "explain this" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Explain it" is more general and can refer to any topic or situation, while "explain this" is more specific and usually refers to a particular thing or concept.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1400 views

explain it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when asking someone to provide an explanation or clarification about a topic, situation, or concept without specifying what exactly needs to be explained.

Examples:

I don't understand this concept. Can you explain it to me?
The instructions are unclear. Can you explain it again?
She asked me to explain it in simple terms.

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The Doctor couIdn't explain it.
- I seriously cannot explain it.
I'll be back to explain it to you.
I tried to explain it to him, mama.
If I could explain it, I would.
I guess he'll explain it.
I tried to explain it to my father and he just scoffs.
If you have to explain it, then you'll never understand.
No, I can't explain it.
I can't explain it, Stuart.
No, I should explain it better.
I can't really explain it.
I... tried to explain it to that neanderthal, Barry.
I can't explain it, but it feels right being here with you.
I thought you might like to explain it yourself.
Not even the doctors can explain it.
I think you should explain it to H.R.
I can't explain it, it was just a feeling.
I can only explain it in the most rudimentary way.
There is no way to explain it.

Alternatives:

elaborate on it
clarify it
make it clear

explain this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when asking someone to provide an explanation or clarification about a specific thing or concept that is being referred to.

Examples:

I don't understand this equation. Can you explain this to me?
This rule seems confusing. Can you explain this in more detail?
I need you to explain this concept to the team.

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Jun 25, 2021 ... The long arm of parenting: How parenting styles influence crime and the pathways that explain this effect^*. Leslie Gordon Simons,.

Alternatives:

clarify this
elaborate on this
make this clear

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