Asking for a friend In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "asking for a friend", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2022-01-05 02:01

Meaning of Asking for a friend

Asking for a friend spoken language

 Used when one really wants to question about something embarrassing but pretends to ask on behalf of another person

Does he have a girlfriend? Asking for a friend, obviously.

How do you know if you have forgotten your ex? Asking for a friend.

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WIIFM

What's in it for me?

What's (one's) beef (with someone or something)?

Used to ask what one's problem (with someone or something) is

promises, promises!

Said when you do not trust what someone has promised

Sniff test

1. The act of doubting the feasibility of a concept or plan of action.

2. Used to describe a phrenic nerve test.

3. In medicine, a method of detecting bacterial vaginosis (which presents with a fishlike odor).

4. The act of smelling something to check whether it has a fresh odor.

ask me no questions, (and) I'll tell you no lies

Don't ask me questions about that topic because I will probably lie.

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Being on the brink of death with the mouth showing the Q-sign

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