please explain

English

Etymology

Likely originated from a 1996 interview with Australian politician Pauline Hanson, in which she replied with the phrase to a question including the word "xenophobic".

Pronunciation

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Noun

please explain (plural please explains)

  1. (Australia, colloquial) A request for explanation or clarification on an issue.
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