ask around
A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Ask many different people the same question to try to find out something.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To ask several different people for information, advice, or help with something.
"I'm not sure who runs this club — I'll ask around and let you know."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very common and useful everyday phrasal verb. Used when you need information that one person might not have. Often followed by 'and see if...' or 'to find out...'. Natural in both spoken and written informal English.
Commonly used with
friends neighbours colleagues information recommendation job
Forms
Base
ask around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
asks around
he/she/it
Past simple
asked around
yesterday
Past participle
asked around
have + pp
-ing form
asking around
continuous
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