"It's just that you have these nice little explanations for everything, and I'm not sure they fit all the time."

With just a little explanation I found them all.

He'd occasionally give me a little explanation of what was going on.

I had to go into a little explanation about the spirit world.

"It needs a little explanation, like the fax machine years ago, when nobody knew what they did."

The one that requires a little explanation is 'social grade'.

And little explanation will be needed as to why their present life is more desirable for my people than their former one.

"Doesn't sound like a permanent condition, but it does require a little explanation, if you don't mind. "

But these days, the line is accompanied by little, if any, explanation.

A little explanation or elaboration would make her feel better.