| Subject | English | Russian |
| Makarov. | explain something in plain and precise terms | объяснить что-либо ясно и точно |
| gen. | explain in plain and precise terms | объяснить что-либо ясно и точно |
| cliche. | in clear and precise terms | чётко и ясно ("If zoning bylaws were laid out in clear and precise terms stating all site requirements, a developer could budget accurately at the outset of a project," Calder says. (BC Business Week) ART Vancouver) |
| Gruzovik | phrase in precise terms | формулировать в точных выражениях |
| gen. | phrase in precise terms | сформулировать в точных выражениях |
| adv. | precise term | точный термин |