a dumb priest never got a parish

a dumb priest never got a parish

You'll never get what you want if you don't ask for it. Although I'm nervous, I'm going to ask my boss for a raise. After all, a dumb priest never got a parish, so what's the worst that can happen if I ask?
See also: dumb, never, priest
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • priest
  • ask (something) of
  • ask of
  • don't ask me
  • don't ask me!
  • 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)
  • ask about
  • don't ask