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Discover LudwigThe phrase "ask for some explanations" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when you want to request clarification or further information about a topic or situation. Example: "During the meeting, I felt confused about the new policy, so I decided to ask for some explanations from my manager."
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Me, when I ask for some explanations because I don't understand, they talk to me with breathtaking speed… I ask them to speak to me in good French… they made fun of me and said: "Granny, you had a brilliant career and look at what you have done in law courts…" [P5, female, 81 years] You can see this when you talk to your grandchildren.
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The paper complained, asking for some explanation for why they couldn't print what the president had said (the campaign said it was the White House's call).
Even when he underperformed for a few months, the fund did not ask for any explanations.
The Haggler relayed these sentiments by e-mail to Mr. Smith and again asked for some kind of explanation that would get us beyond "It's complicated".
Accustomed to messy problems, they did not ask for explanations.
When a bank is involved in a matter that makes such a noise, then we have to ask for explanations".
All bids are required to be transparent — opponents can even ask for explanations — but the complexity can be intimidating, especially for beginners.
From then on, I had the courage to put my hand up and ask for explanations at all sorts of meetings.
Ask for explanations of anything that you don't understand.
Ask for explanations.
Participants were able to ask for explanations of the questions if necessary.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com