explain (someone or something) to (one)
explain (someone or something) to (one)
To attempt to improve one's understanding of someone or something through explanation. Please explain Claire to me because I can't understand some of the wacky things she's done. Can you explain this chapter to me? I just don't get it.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
explain someone or something to someone
to give information or instruction about someone or something to someone. Please explain it to me. Can you explain Andrew to me?
See also: explain
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- explain to
- expound
- expound (up)on (someone or something)
- expound (up)on (someone or something) to (someone or something)
- (one's) day in court
- head for
- head for (someone or something)
- headed for
- at (one's) doorstep
- at doorstep