I ask you

phrase

A statement used to ask someone something.

'I ask you, what is your opinion on this matter?'

Often appears as...

'i ask you to reconsider'
'i ask you to help me'

phrase

A phrase used to express disbelief or exasperation.

'I ask you, is that really necessary?'

Often appears as...

'i ask you
what were they thinking?'

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

A statement used to ask someone something.

'I ask you, what is your opinion on this matter?'

Often appears as...

'i ask you to reconsider'
'i ask you to help me'

phrase

A phrase used to express disbelief or exasperation.

'I ask you, is that really necessary?'

Often appears as...

'i ask you
what were they thinking?'

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2

Pro Tip 1/3

Polite Request

Used to ask politely, suggesting respect for the person addressed.

I ask you to please share your notes with me.

Pro Tip 2/3

Initiate Conversation

Opens a dialogue, inviting the listener to give their thoughts or opinion.

I ask you, how should we approach this project?

Pro Tip 3/3

Direct Appeal

Employs a direct approach when you want someone's attention for help or advice.

I ask you for guidance on this challenging assignment.

Pro Tip 1/3

Polite Request

Used to ask politely, suggesting respect for the person addressed.

I ask you to please share your notes with me.

Pro Tip 2/3

Initiate Conversation

Opens a dialogue, inviting the listener to give their thoughts or opinion.

I ask you, how should we approach this project?

Pro Tip 3/3

Direct Appeal

Employs a direct approach when you want someone's attention for help or advice.

I ask you for guidance on this challenging assignment.

Pro Tip 1/3

Polite Request

Used to ask politely, suggesting respect for the person addressed.

I ask you to please share your notes with me.

Pro Tip 2/3

Initiate Conversation

Opens a dialogue, inviting the listener to give their thoughts or opinion.

I ask you, how should we approach this project?

Pro Tip 3/3

Direct Appeal

Employs a direct approach when you want someone's attention for help or advice.

I ask you for guidance on this challenging assignment.

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