trouble to do
trouble (one) to do (something)
To burden or inconvenience one to do something. Typically used in the form of a question beginning with "could" as a polite request. Sorry to bother you, Mr. Manning, but could I trouble you to look over my report? Could we trouble you to complete our short survey about your current Internet service and provider?
See also: trouble
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
trouble someone to do something
to ask someone to do something. (Usually a question.) Could I trouble you to pass the salt? Could I trouble you to give me some advice?
See also: trouble
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- trouble (one) to do (something)
- trouble (someone or oneself) about (someone or something)
- trouble about
- trouble oneself about
- trouble (someone or oneself) with (someone or something)
- trouble someone for
- trouble for
- trouble (one) for (something)
- Can you tell me (something)?
- by any chance