Phrases Asking for Clarification

Perhaps you could rephrase that in simpler terms?

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Meaning

A polite suggestion to use simpler language.

Example sentences

John: The paradigm shift necessitates a re-evaluation of our core competencies.

Alice: Perhaps you could rephrase that in simpler terms? I'm not sure I understand.

John: We need to rethink what we do best.

Alice: That's much better, thank you. Although, sometimes I have to say, Perhaps you could rephrase that in simpler terms?