inquire after
inquire after (one)
To ask how one is doing, especially regarding their health. The alternative spelling, "enquire," is more common in British English. Primarily heard in US. Mother, if Gerald inquires after you, what should I tell him? Mark inquired after you when I ran into him at the conference.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
inquire after someone
to ask about the well-being of someone. Jerry inquired after you when I saw him at the store today. I will inquire after his wife the next time I see him.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
inquire after
Ask about the health or condition of someone or something. For example, She was inquiring after you in particular. [c. 1600]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
inquire after
v.
To ask about the health or condition of someone: My neighbor cordially inquired after my mother, who was in the hospital.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- inquire after (one)
- inquire
- inquire about
- inquire about (someone or something)
- enquire
- enquire about (someone or something)
- have the craic
- craic
- doin
- hiya doin'