asking for a friend

asking for a friend

A phrase used humorously when one is really asking about something (usually something embarrassing) for oneself. Hey, are those unicorn decorations inappropriate for a 32-year-old's upcoming birthday? Asking for a friend. Do we really have to shower every day? Asking for a friend, obviously.
See also: ask, friend
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • and I don't play one on TV
  • as you do
  • are we having fun yet
  • Are we having fun yet?
  • AWHFY
  • a right one
  • how the mighty are fallen
  • how the mighty have fallen
  • believe it or not
  • bion