Useful Expressions for Interrupting (to clarify) Read about some useful expressions for interrupting.

Asking for Clarification

It is a polite interruption to ask someone to repeat themselves.

Very formal way to ask someone to repeat themselves.

Direct requests to ask someone to rephrase what they said.

Excuse me. Could you repeat that, please?

Apologetic phrases to acknowledge you didn't hear or understand.

When you need clarification on the meaning of something.

I don't understand what you mean. / What does ............... mean?

Could you give an example? / Could you explain more about ................ ?