Phrases Asking for Clarification

Could you rephrase that?

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Meaning

Please say it in a different way.

Examples

  • John: 'The efficacy of the treatment was questionable.'
  • Alice: '<b>Could you rephrase that?</b> I don't understand the word 'efficacy'.
  • John: '<b>Could you rephrase that?</b> What exactly is a paradigm shift?'
  • Alice: 'The paradigm shift requires a new approach.'
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