(I am/was) only wondering.

(I am/was) only 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. Only 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 only wondering."
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (I am/was) just 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