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Free sign upThe phrase "needs explaining" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to point out that something requires more information or a detailed explanation. For example, "The details of our new company policy needs explaining before everyone can understand it."
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This needs explaining.
"Greatness" in this case needs explaining.
That phrase in itself needs explaining.
There are real hurts and hatreds out there, as well as misinformation, which needs explaining.
What needs explaining therefore is the chaos surrounding the abuse inquiry.
Everything you put in a show needs explaining and that's boring.
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"We were trying to address a few needs," explains Collins.
It needed explaining.
It doesn't need explaining.
Jojo the Whale's nickname probably doesn't need explaining.
The reasons for this do not need explaining.
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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