# ask around

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/ask-around
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To enquire of different people about something.

## Examples

- 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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