BraveSpeaking: ASK Phrases

Verb to set a specific amount of money as a price

ask
I normally ask $30 for this. But for you, my friend, $25 is fine.

Phrase ask about the health or well-being of someone

ask after
When I see Sylvia I'll ask after her grandmother.

Phrase to ask many people to tell you information about someone or something

ask around
I'm visiting New York for the first time. I should ask around to find a good place to eat.

Phrase to behave in a way that is likely to result in difficulty for oneself

asked for it
You refuse to give me the TV remote? All right Dad, you asked for it!

Phrase to request to see or talk to

asking for
Do you know someone named Joseph? He's asking for you.

Phrase to think about the true answer to a question

ask myself
I want this camera so badly! But I have to ask myself whether I can really afford to buy it.

Phrase to ask someone to go on a date with you

ask Lucy out
"I'm amazed that you had the courage to ask Lucy out.""Well I'm amazed that she said yes!"

Phrase you can have it if you want it or ask for it

for the asking
The last piece of cake is yours for the asking.

Phrase in my opinion

if you ask me
Many people are afraid of spiders. If you ask me, they're just misunderstood.