How should I say ...
Just imagine I want to explain something in English and that is complicated even in my native language. So is it right to use such sentences:
1) I don't even have an idea in Persian let alone English.
2) It has become difficult for me to explain it in Persian much less in English.
3) Even those whose mother tongue is English are not able to express it properly, let alone me.
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If you have any better sentences or phrases to show the disability of the author in this situation please suggest me.
Thank you.
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Answers · 4
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I cannot express it in English, because I can't even express it in my native language.
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I can't explain it in Persian, let alone English
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Good question,
I would say: It's difficult for me to explain it even in Persian (or "in my mother language" if the listener has no idea where you come from.)
By the way, it's better to wait for an answer from English natives or more professionals ;-)
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