ask around
To enquire of different people about something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I will ask around to find a good mechanic.”
“If you cannot find your lost keys, ask around the office to see if anyone found them.”
“Rather than relying on online reviews, she decided to ask around among her colleagues to identify the most reliable local contractor for her home renovation.”
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ask after
To enquire about the health or progress (of someone).
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ask for it
To provoke an unwanted action; to invite a problem or fail to prevent one.
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ask for the moon
To claim or desire something that one cannot have.
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ask my arse
A common reply to any question; once common at court and among sailors, under the name of "selling bargains".
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ask round
To enquire of several people.
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get what one asked for
Synonym of get what's coming to one.
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shoot first and ask questions later
To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences, without first adequately investigating the situation.
Last updated August 10, 2026