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Can you explain why you’re upset?
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Narrator
Can you explain why you’re upset?
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should explain why you're upset so we can help.
Describing Habits
When I'm upset, I usually explain why to process my feelings.
Asking About Others
Can you explain why you're upset about the situation?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If I didn't explain why I'm upset, people wouldn't understand.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Could you articulate the reasons for your distress?
Casual
What's got you down?
Simpler English
Why are you mad?
Phrases to learn
explain why
To give reasons or details for something.
you're upset
You are feeling angry, annoyed, or unhappy.