| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
ask around for [æsk əˈraʊnd fɔːr] | to try to get information or help by asking several people about something |
Other meanings
- to look for something or someone by asking different people
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "ask around for"
- She’s been asking around for a good mechanic.
- We asked around for directions to the museum.
- He asked around for someone who could babysit his kids.
Features of Using "ask around for"
Separability:Inseparable
Transitivity:Transitive
Level:B1
This phrasal verb usually implies making inquiries from multiple people until you get an answer or help. Common in informal speech.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb ask
ask for
to request something