diff --git a/llvm/docs/CodeReview.rst b/llvm/docs/CodeReview.rst
--- a/llvm/docs/CodeReview.rst
+++ b/llvm/docs/CodeReview.rst
@@ -29,8 +29,9 @@
 significant patches to be reviewed before being committed. Smaller patches
 (or patches where the developer owns the component) that meet
 likely-community-consensus requirements (as apply to all patch approvals) can
-be committed prior to an explicit review. In situations where there is any
-uncertainty, a patch should be reviewed prior to being committed.
+be committed prior to an explicit review. If there is likely to be uncertainty,
+you should default to getting a patch reviewed prior to commit, particularly if
+someone has asked for extra review of a specific area.
 
 Please note that the developer responsible for a patch is also
 responsible for making all necessary review-related changes, including