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If they had explained things more clearly, we would have understood the problem.
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If they had explained things more clearly, we would have understood the problem.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should explain things more clearly so people can understand.
Describing a Situation
The instructions weren't clear, and as a result, we didn't understand the problem.
Expressing Regret
I wish they had explained it better; we would have grasped the issue immediately.
Hypothetical Scenario
If the explanation had been simpler, we wouldn't have had any difficulty.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Had a clearer explanation been provided, comprehension of the problem would have been achieved.
Casual
If they'd explained it better, we would have gotten it.
Simpler English
A better explanation would have helped us understand.
Phrases to learn
explained things more clearly
To provide a simpler and easier-to-understand explanation.
would have understood
Indicates a conditional outcome in the past.