expression, godan verb (-su)
explain the situation; tell the circumstances
Used when someone explains the background, reasons, or details of a situation, often in a formal or serious context.
彼は上司に事情を話した。
He explained the situation to his boss.
まずは事情を話してください。
First, please tell me the circumstances.
説明する is a general verb for explaining something, while 事情を話す specifically refers to explaining the background or circumstances of a situation.
Compound of 事情 (circumstances, situation) and 話す (to speak, to tell).