ask (something) of
ask (something) of
To request something of another person. I hope she doesn't ask that of me—I'm afraid I won't be able to say no. I'm sorry, but I'm not sure. Ask those questions of the boss.
See also: ask, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
ask something of someone or something
to request or demand something from someone, something, or a group. I want to ask something of you. We will ask that of the board of directors. You should ask that of your database.
See also: ask, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- ask of
- a dumb priest never got a parish
- priest
- ask about
- don't ask me
- don't ask me!
- just want(ed) to (do something)
- Don’t ask
- don't ask
- if you don't see what you want, just ask (for it)