Phrases Asking for Clarification

Could you rephrase that?

B2

Meaning

Requesting a different wording.

Examples

  • John: The project has been indefinitely postponed.
  • Alice: Could you rephrase that?
  • John: We've put the project on hold, with no set restart date. <b>Could you rephrase that?</b>
  • Alice: Okay, I understand now. So essentially, it's canceled for now.
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