Phrases Asking for Clarification

Could you say that differently?

A2

Meaning

Requesting a different way of expressing something.

Examples

  • John: The project is a bit of a mess.
  • Alice: <b>Could you say that differently</b>? I'm not sure what you mean.
  • John: It's disorganized and behind schedule.
  • Alice: Thank you for clarifying that. <b>Could you say that differently</b>, perhaps in terms of the timeline?
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