approach about
approach (one) about
To ask someone something, often in a cautious way. When is the best time to approach the boss about taking a leave of absence? I can't propose yet, I still have to approach Julie's dad about it. Have the producers approached you about taking the role yet?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
approach someone about someone or something
to ask someone about someone or something, usually with tact and caution. Wally has been acting strangely. I will approach Judy about him. She approached Tom about the broken window.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- approach
- approach (one) about
- beware of
- beware of (someone or something)
- offer (something) for (something)
- offer for
- offering
- throw (something) in(to) the pot
- propose a toast
- propose to