explain this to me vs cause i have no idea

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'Explain this to me' is a request for clarification or information, while 'cause I have no idea' expresses a lack of understanding or knowledge. They are used in different contexts and convey different meanings.

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explain this to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to request clarification or information.

This phrase is used when someone wants more details or understanding about a particular topic or situation.

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Perhaps you could explain this to me, Mr. Taransky.
Who is able to explain this to me?
I need you to explain this to me, though.
Explain this to me, Ms. Bingum.
I would be grateful if you could explain this to me, Madam President.
We're all adults here, could you explain this to me?
Okay, you have to explain this to me.
So explain this to me again.
I am hoping somebody here can explain this to me.
Just - please, explain this to me.
No, you have to explain this to me.
All right, explain this to me as if I'm really slow.
And you show me those factories, you explain this to me...
But you didn't explain this to me.
I just need to lie down while you explain this to me.
Erica, explain this to me or -
Can someone please explain this to me?
Would somebody please explain this to me?
Would you like to explain this to me miss?
Okay, could you explain this to me again?

cause i have no idea

This phrase is correct but informal. It is used to express a lack of understanding or knowledge in a casual way.

This phrase is more commonly used in spoken language among friends or in informal settings to convey a sense of not knowing something.

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- I can't answer that, 'cause I have no idea what you're talking about.
Good, 'cause I have no idea what you should do.
'Cause I have no idea.
Don't bother asking 'cause I have no idea what it is yet.
We sat down at my dining room table and they just started asking me questions and I'm trying to figure out what they are here for, 'cause I have no idea and they eventually started asking me questions about Anonymous.

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explain this to me vs cause i have no idea