After all, it was up to him to make an explanation.

Not without making explanations he didn't care to make, at any rate.

I made a full and frank explanation to the court.

Students make an explanation for something, do an experiment and write down their results.

He was weak enough to attempt to make an explanation.

You do not have to make excuses or explanations for coming.

It is our job to achieve results for the people of Europe and not just to make explanations.

Madam President, anyone who wants to make an explanation of vote should actually be present!

That is not the case here with everyone who announced their intention to make an explanation.

You are required to make full explanations of these shortcomings.