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20-Jan-2006, 23:20
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 Could you explain this to / for me? Could you explain this to me? Could you explain this for me? Thank you. |
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21-Jan-2006, 00:35
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| Re: Could you explain this to / for me? . In normal usage, they are synonymous: Y wishes to receive an explanation from X. The second form could also mean that Y wishes X to offer an explanation to Z on Y's behalf. Here are alternative constructions for your two sentences: Could you give an explanation to me? Could you give an explanation for my benefit? . |
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