Ask back
verb
To invite someone to return, especially to a place where they've been before.
After my successful interview, the company asked me back for a second interview.
Often appears as...
- ask someone back
- ask me back
verb
To request a repetition or clarification of something that someone has just said.
I didn't understand his explanation, so I asked him back.
Often appears as...
- ask someone back
- ask me back
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To invite someone to return, especially to a place where they've been before.
After my successful interview, the company asked me back for a second interview.
Often appears as...
- ask someone back
- ask me back
verb
To request a repetition or clarification of something that someone has just said.
I didn't understand his explanation, so I asked him back.
Often appears as...
- ask someone back
- ask me back
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Second Chance
Often used when you're given another opportunity to experience or try something.
The audition went well, so they've asked me back to perform again.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Impression
Signals that someone appreciated your presence or contribution the first time.
After the dinner party, our hosts asked us back for the weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Recurring Events
Common in context of regular meetings or gatherings.
She performed so well at the seminar that she was asked back for next year's event.
Pro Tip 1/3Second Chance
Often used when you're given another opportunity to experience or try something.
The audition went well, so they've asked me back to perform again.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Impression
Signals that someone appreciated your presence or contribution the first time.
After the dinner party, our hosts asked us back for the weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Recurring Events
Common in context of regular meetings or gatherings.
She performed so well at the seminar that she was asked back for next year's event.
Pro Tip 1/3Second Chance
Often used when you're given another opportunity to experience or try something.
The audition went well, so they've asked me back to perform again.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Impression
Signals that someone appreciated your presence or contribution the first time.
After the dinner party, our hosts asked us back for the weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Recurring Events
Common in context of regular meetings or gatherings.
She performed so well at the seminar that she was asked back for next year's event.
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