ask : Idioms & Phrases

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ask for

  • verb increase the likelihood of
    invite.
    • ask for trouble
    • invite criticism
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ask for it

  • verb persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble
    ask for it.
    • He is asking for trouble with his behavior
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ask for trouble

  • verb persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble
    ask for it.
    • He is asking for trouble with his behavior
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ask in

  • verb ask to enter
    invite.
    • We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee
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ask jeeves

  • noun a widely used search engine accepting plain English questions or phrases or terms
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ask out

  • verb make a date
    invite out; take out.
    • Has he asked you out yet?
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ask over

  • verb invite someone to one's house
    ask over; invite.
    • Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?
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ask round

  • verb invite someone to one's house
    ask over; invite.
    • Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?
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asking price

  • noun the price at which something is offered for sale
    selling price.
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for the asking

  • adverb on the occasion of a request
    on request.
    • advice was free for the asking
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