ask out

Idioms  

1. Invite someone to something, such as dinner, the theater, or a date. For example, We've been asked out to dinner twice this week, or Mary felt shy about asking John out. [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Autumn asks out loud, a dark expression on her face.

From Literature

So despite agreeing to a contract extension late in the 2020 season, he asked out of the deal.

From Los Angeles Times

Arteta, when asked out being five points behind, admitted: “You don’t want to be in that position. You want to be five points ahead but it is where we are.”

From BBC

The Trojans may also be without any incoming freshmen as all three of the program’s high school signees asked out of the national letters of intent and opened up their recruitment after the coaching change.

From Los Angeles Times

Having once endured a similarly frustrating courtship, Branden encouraged Matt to ditch his girlfriend and ask out Shannon.

From Los Angeles Times