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The waiter was very helpful in explaining the ingredients of each dish on the menu.
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The waiter was very helpful in explaining the ingredients of each dish on the menu.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
If you need help understanding a menu, ask the waiter; they're usually very helpful.
Describing Habits
The restaurant's waiters are known for their thorough explanations of the dishes.
Asking About Others
Was the service good? Did the waiter explain the menu items clearly?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If the waiter hadn't explained the ingredients, I wouldn't have ordered that dish.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The waiter provided comprehensive explanations of the menu items' constituent ingredients.
Casual
The waiter was super helpful and told me all about what was in each dish.
Simpler English
The waiter helped me understand what was in each dish.
Phrases to learn
explain the ingredients
To describe the components or elements of something, especially food.
very helpful
Providing significant assistance or support.