elaborate on someone or something

elaborate on someone or something
elaborate on someone or something
to give additional details about someone or something. •

Would you care to elaborate on that?

I want to know more about Kelly. Could you elaborate on her?


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

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