spell it out
B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
to say something so clearly that nobody can misunderstand it
Literal meaning: to write or say every letter of it
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
neutral
to explain something very clearly and in full detail
"Let me spell it out for you: the deadline will not be moved."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Often used when someone is impatient, firm, or making things especially clear. It can sound slightly sharp depending on tone.
Commonly used with
rules instructions problem truth details consequences
Forms
Base
spell it out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
spells it out
he/she/it
Past simple
spelled it out
yesterday
Past participle
spelled it out
have + pp
-ing form
spelling it out
continuous
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