spell it out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To provide a simple and understandable explanation.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'm sorry but I can't spell it out for you, because the whole issue is not that simple.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be explicit, to provide even the obvious details.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
cung cấp chi tiết rõ ràng, kể cả những điều hiển nhiên
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “spell it out” mean?
To provide a simple and understandable explanation.
Is “spell it out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.