(I am/was) just wondering.
(I am/was) just wondering.
I only asked (the previous question) out of curiosity. A: "Why do you want to know how much money I have in my savings account?" B: "Oh, no reason really. Just wondering." A: "Don't you think it's a bit rude to ask someone such a personal question?" B: "Sorry, I wasn't trying to pry. I was just wondering."
See also: just
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(I was) just wondering.
a comment made after hearing a response to a previous question. (See examples for typical patterns.) John: Do you always keep your film in the refrigerator? Mary: Yes, why? John: I was just wondering. Bob: Did this cost a lot? Sue: I really don't think you need to know that. Bob: Sorry. Just wondering.
See also: just, wondering
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- (I am/was) only wondering.
- just wondering
- wondering
- dip into (one's) savings
- dip into savings
- accrue
- accrue to
- accrue to (something)
- pay (for something) through (something)
- pay through