Mansplaining In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "mansplaining", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Mansplaining (redirected from mansplain )

Mansplain verb slang

(Of a man) to explain something to a woman in a way showing that he thinks he is more important or intelligent than her.

What! He mansplained menstrual period to you? That is ridiculous!

What a dope when he raised his voice and mansplained my area of expertise to me.

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Be able to understand one's behaviour or character

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Express one's thoughts or opinions publicly 

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If a person "runs (something) by (one) one more time", he or she gives an explanation to somebody or informs somebody about something one final time.

have (one's) day in court

To have the opportunity to explain yourself before being criticized.

lay someone out

1. To lie or recline outside, particularly in order to sunbathe.

2. To place something on a flat surface.

3. To go into great detail about something, such as a plan or concept.

4. To spend or invest a specific (usually significant) sum of money on a certain person or item.

5. To strongly criticize, reprimand, or upbraid someone.

6. As a result of a strong physical strike, to put someone unconscious or prostrate on the ground.

7. To prepare or arrange the corpse of someone before a funeral or burial.

Grammar and Usage of Mansplain

Verb Forms

  • mansplained
  • mansplaining

The verb "mansplain" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Mansplain

This verb was formed based on the verb "explain" and "man" and appeared in the early 21st century.

The Origin Cited: Oxford languages .
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