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ask for it

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæsk fɚ ɪt/ · UK /ˈɑːsk fər ɪt/

ask for it means: To tell someone that you want the thing already mentioned.

verb

REQUEST SOMETHINGA2

To tell someone that you want the thing already mentioned.

  • If you need help, ask for it.
  • I asked for it twice, but nobody brought my receipt.
  • Did she give you the money when you asked for it?

Similar words: request it

Common phrases: ask for it politely, ask for it again

INVITE TROUBLEB2

To behave in a way that is likely to cause trouble or an unpleasant reaction.

  • You are asking for it!
  • Driving that fast in the rain is asking for it.
  • He knew he was asking for it when he insulted the referee.

Similar words: invite trouble, court trouble

Common phrases: just ask for it, really ask for it

Questions about ask for it

What does ask for it mean?

To tell someone that you want the thing already mentioned.

What is ask for it in other languages?

Türkçe: onu istemek · Español: pedirlo · Français: le demander · Deutsch: darum bitten · Italiano: chiederlo · 日本語: それを頼む

How do you pronounce ask for it?

In American English /ˈæsk fɚ ɪt/; in British English /ˈɑːsk fər ɪt/.

How do you use ask for it in a sentence?

If you need help, ask for it. I asked for it twice, but nobody brought my receipt.

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