ask around
phrasal verb
asked around; asking around; asks around
: to ask many people to tell one information about someone or something
Maybe you should ask around to find out more about this guy.
We usually ask around before trying a new restaurant.
Examples of ask around in a Sentence
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In fact, anyone who asked around would soon learn that no one seemed to know what Clarke’s job was.
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Robert Hutton, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
Central Texas has strong Czech roots (ask around for a kolache shop recommendation), and Hotel Pivovar embraces that identity.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
While the social Moon in your communication zone engages with information planet Mercury in your 12th House of Secrets, ask around about other options.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
While the vulnerable Moon in your social sector engages with angsty Chiron in your individualistic 5th house, consider asking around to find out how your peers have handled similar problems or concerns.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
Ask your hotel, ask around town—the thrill of the hunt is all part of the fun.
—Sue Williamson, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024
Volunteers with the pantry started asking around to see if a new church would house the pantry when Rev. Phillip Bogacki, the St. Bernard Parish pastor, announced the church would merge with Christ King Parish and sell the Harwood Ave. site to a developer.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024
That question is being asked around town now that the cousin of Mayor A.J. Ryan is running for office in the upcoming city election in November.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2024
My client asked around and was warned against speaking out in the UK.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
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Robert Hutton, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
Central Texas has strong Czech roots (ask around for a kolache shop recommendation), and Hotel Pivovar embraces that identity.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024
While the social Moon in your communication zone engages with information planet Mercury in your 12th House of Secrets, ask around about other options.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
While the vulnerable Moon in your social sector engages with angsty Chiron in your individualistic 5th house, consider asking around to find out how your peers have handled similar problems or concerns.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
Ask your hotel, ask around town—the thrill of the hunt is all part of the fun.
—Sue Williamson, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024
Volunteers with the pantry started asking around to see if a new church would house the pantry when Rev. Phillip Bogacki, the St. Bernard Parish pastor, announced the church would merge with Christ King Parish and sell the Harwood Ave. site to a developer.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024
That question is being asked around town now that the cousin of Mayor A.J. Ryan is running for office in the upcoming city election in November.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2024
My client asked around and was warned against speaking out in the UK.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
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“Ask around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ask%20around. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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