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ask out

Idioms

Invite someone to something, such as dinner, the theater, or a date. For example, We've been asked out to dinner twice this week, or Mary felt shy about asking John out. [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

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Having once endured a similarly frustrating courtship, Branden encouraged Matt to ditch his girlfriend and ask out Shannon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Abby-Leigh contacted farmers groups on Facebook to ask out how she could get a job or any experience.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2022

“He’s not doing anything out of the ordinary. He plays hard, does his job and he competes. That’s all you can always ask out of Rui.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2022

The Broncos have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for Rodgers should he ask out of Green Bay.

From Fox News • Mar. 1, 2022

I had male friends of both races, but I felt more like an accessory to enhance their coolness factor than a pretty girl they could ask out on a date.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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