spell out

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out

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Meanings

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Explain in full detail

Why “out”? Something comes into the open. People can see it, know it, or understand it.

Do I have to spell it out for you?
Do I really need to explain it to you in full detail?
The rules spell out your rights.
The rules explain your rights in full detail.
Maya spelled out the three project steps for the office team.
Maya explained the three project steps in full detail for the office team.

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Do I have to spell it out for you? What does it mean?

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