expand (up)on (something)

expand (up)on (something)

To discuss a topic in more detail. This is such an important point that I'd like you to expand upon it when you revise your paper.
See also: expand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

expand (up)on something

 and enlarge (up)on something
Fig. to add detail to a report about something; to say more about something. Would you please expand upon that last remark? Would you care to enlarge upon your remarks?
See also: expand, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • expand on
  • puff out
  • puff up
  • elaborate
  • elaborate on
  • elaborate on (someone or something)
  • take the ball and run (with it)
  • take the ball and run with it
  • pick up the ball and run with it
  • increase by