ask for

British  

verb

1. to try to obtain by requesting

   he asked for help

2. informal (intr) to behave in a provocative manner that is regarded as inviting (trouble)

   she's asking for trouble

   you're asking for it

3. to ask after

   tell your parents I'm asking for them

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ask for Idioms  

1. Also, ask for it. To persist in an action despite the likelihood that it will bring trouble on oneself, as in Speeding as much as he does, he has been asking for a ticket and Mary deserved that low grade; in effect, she asked for it by not studying. [c. 1900] Also see ask for the moon.

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Example Sentences

When asked for comment, Yale officials referred MarketWatch to a press release about its policy change.

From MarketWatch

Seemingly blank of look and ample of bottom, they are invited into practice sessions when new routines are being developed; they are asked for advice on what they think works or doesn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal

When asked for comment by Reuters, a spokesperson for the White House said the “guidance” should only be considered policy when it is “officially issued.”

From Salon

Sabalenka asked for a video review but, with players unable to hear the audio, could only watch as Engzell replayed the footage and stayed with her decision.

From BBC

The company has floated bidding procedures for its assets but has asked for the hearing to be delayed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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