please explain

English

Etymology

Likely originated from a 1996 interview with Australian politician Pauline Hanson, in which she replied with the phrase to a question including the word "xenophobic".

Pronunciation

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Noun

please explain (plural please explains)

1. (Australia, colloquial) A request for explanation or clarification on an issue.
   • 2006 May 24, “QRU boss issued with please explain”, in ABC News, retrieved 3 August 2018:
   • 2015 August 30, “Eade to issue AFL 'please explain'”, in SBS News, retrieved 3 August 2018:
   • 2018 "TRIALLED RULE CHANGES WOULD FLY IN THE FACE OF AFL’S MELBOURNE TANKING INVESTIGATION: GREEN" 1116 SEN, 25 July 2018. Accessed 3 August 2018.

     "If the AFL do decide to trial new rule changes this season, Green believes his former club should present the competition’s hierarchy with a please explain, as they’re seemingly bringing the game into disrepute in a similar way they deemed Melbourne to have done so."