To clarify...

Meaning

To make it clearer...

Examples

• John: I think there's been a misunderstanding.
• Alice: <b>To clarify</b>, I meant that I can't finish the project today.
• John: Oh, okay. <b>To clarify</b>, I thought you were saying you wouldn't work on it at all.
• Alice: No, just not today. I'll complete it tomorrow.