Related Clues:

• ''Let me explain . . .''
• 'The thing is . . .'
• 'It's like this,' and a phonetic hint to the five longest Across answers
• "It's like this," and a phonetic hint to the five longest Across answers
• "To be clear ..."
• 'That is ... '
• "That is ... "
• "Let me clarify ..."
• 'Let me explain ... '
• "Let me explain ... "
• Explanation introduction
• "To clarify ..."
• ''Here's the thing . . .''
• Corrective phrase
• "Here's the deal ..."