Example: To be more specific, I will arrive at three o'clock.
Definition
"To be more specific" is a phrase used to introduce a clearer or more detailed explanation of a previous statement, often to eliminate ambiguity or provide precise information in communication.
Translations
más concretamente
om specifieker te zijn
més concretament
pour être plus précis
genauer gesagt
Etymology
The phrase "to be more specific" originates from the adjective 'specific,' derived from the Latin word 'specificus,' meaning 'particular' or 'definite.' It evolved in English to express the idea of giving more detailed or exact information. Did you know? The use of 'to be' in this phrase serves as a linking verb to introduce clarification.
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"To be more specific" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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