In your own words

[brionon]

Has anyone ever been asked-''Tell us in someone else's words.''

[Calon]

good point!
when someone says in your own words, they probably mean "not how someone else has told you to say it" or something like that.

[heathfield]

Used to be asked to do this for primary school essays - what's happened to education?

[Thunderbird+]

I see what your saying ( that dont make much sence either)
It's like saying "He choked on his own vomit" Has anyone ever choked on someone else's vomit ?

[davkel]

dont be swayed by someone else view on the subject.that my understanding.a child may use different words to describe same thing,or not