make oneself clear: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To express oneself in a way that ensures others understand one's meaning, intentions, or instructions.
Examples
BetaDuring the presentation, the manager made herself clear by using simple language and examples.
Durante la presentación, la gerente se expresó claramente usando un lenguaje sencillo y ejemplos.
I want to make myself clear: this project needs to be finished by Friday without exceptions.
Quiero ser claro: este proyecto debe terminarse para el viernes sin excepciones.
He made himself clear when he said that any delays would not be tolerated.
Se expresó claramente cuando dijo que no se tolerarían retrasos.
- To clarify or explain one's position or actions so as to remove ambiguity or to defend oneself against misunderstanding or criticism.
Examples
BetaAfter the misunderstanding, she made herself clear by explaining her intentions in detail.
Tras el malentendido, ella aclaró sus intenciones explicándolas en detalle.
I had to make myself clear to the client to avoid any confusion about the contract terms.
Tuve que explicarme bien con el cliente para evitar cualquier confusión sobre los términos del contrato.
He made himself clear in the meeting, defending his actions against the criticism he received.
Se explicó claramente en la reunión, defendiendo sus acciones frente a las críticas recibidas.
Examples:
- EN: the desire to make oneself clear. . . .HI: खुद को समझाए जा रहे हैं. .HI: खुद को साबित करने की ज़िद है. .
- EN: Prime Minister, a clarification is not to make oneself clear, it is to put oneself in the clear.ES: No, aclarar una cosa no es para explicarse uno, sino para dejar claro que uno es inocente.
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