I will be happy to explain the situation to you.

He had to return home to explain the situation to his family.

The three girls explain the situation and make them understand what happened.

Or to try to explain the situation and ask him to help.

I can explain the situation in a few words, however.

However, he didn't know how to explain the situation to Robert.

Why don't you have a word with him and explain the situation?

He explained the situation in about three words and then gave an order.

It would take too much time just to explain the situation to them!

"We did explain the situation to you at the time, me and your mother."