don't ask
idiom
informal
—used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain
"She married and divorced a man in the same day? How is that possible?" "Don't ask."
Examples of don't ask in a Sentence
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However, Denver police don't ask crime victims or witnesses about immigration status to foster trust and encourage reporting.
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Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Now, please don't ask why; no one quite knows the reason.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Jim and Pam stealthily change Michael's watch without waking him, while Dwight — who needs to leave early for a horse doctor appointment (don't ask!) — dashes to his boss' car to adjust its clock.
—Gretchen Hansen, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
Just don't ask him for a quick freestyle these days.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
Please don't ask Elizabeth Debicki to watch a horror film.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 1 July 2024
Just don't ask him to explain what a Force ghost is or retirement might start looking more appealing.
—Brendan Morrow, The Week, 22 June 2023
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Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Now, please don't ask why; no one quite knows the reason.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Jim and Pam stealthily change Michael's watch without waking him, while Dwight — who needs to leave early for a horse doctor appointment (don't ask!) — dashes to his boss' car to adjust its clock.
—Gretchen Hansen, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
Just don't ask him for a quick freestyle these days.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
Please don't ask Elizabeth Debicki to watch a horror film.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 1 July 2024
Just don't ask him to explain what a Force ghost is or retirement might start looking more appealing.
—Brendan Morrow, The Week, 22 June 2023
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“Don't ask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/don%27t%20ask. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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