Phrases Asking for Clarification

What do you mean by…?

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Meaning

Can you explain the meaning of this specific word or phrase?

Examples

John: 'We need to synergize our efforts.'
Alice: '<b>What do you mean by</b> 'synergize our efforts'? '
John: '<b>What do you mean by</b> 'in the pipeline'? When will it start?'
Alice: 'The project is currently in the pipeline.'

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