ask (one) point-blank

ask (one) point-blank

To ask one something in a blunt and direct manner. For all his faults, at least John will ask you point-blank when he needs something, rather than dancing around the issue like most people.
See also: ask
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ask (or tell, etc.) someone point-blank

ask (or tell, etc.) someone something very directly, abruptly, or rudely.
In its literal sense point-blank describes a shot or bullet fired from very close to its target. One of the earliest senses of the noun blank was ‘the white spot in the centre of a target’.
See also: ask, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • ask someone point-blank
  • ask about
  • just want(ed) to (do something)
  • Don’t ask
  • don't ask
  • saw into
  • see into
  • if you don't see what you want, just ask (for it)
  • If you don't see what you want, please ask
  • if you don't see what you want, please ask (for it)