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clarify the issue
[KLAR-uh-fy thuh ISH-oo]
verb phrase
esclarecer a questão
1.
To make something unclear or confusing become clear and easy to understand
Can you clarify the issue for me? I don't understand what happened.
Você pode esclarecer a questão para mim? Não entendo o que aconteceu.
2.
To explain or resolve confusion about a particular problem or topic
Let me clarify the issue before we proceed with the meeting.
Deixe-me esclarecer a questão antes de prosseguirmos com a reunião.
Synonyms
clear up the issue
explain the issue
resolve the confusion
shed light on the matter
elucidate the problem
Antonyms
obscure the issue
confuse the matter
complicate the situation
muddy the waters
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
esclarecer a questão
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
esclarecer a questão
Standard usage in business and academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
esclarecer o assunto
Alternative with 'assunto' instead of 'questão'
Portugal
esclarecer a questão
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese; may also use 'aclarar'
Related Idioms & Phrases
put the record straight
set the record straight
get the facts straight
clear the air
shed light on something
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