For the asking Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈæskɪŋ
FOR-the-ASK-ing
fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɑːskɪŋ
for-the-AH-sk-ing
Definition
If something is 'for the asking', it is easy to get or available to anyone who simply requests it.
Usage & Nuances
This is a fixed, slightly formal phrase, often used to describe opportunities, help, or privileges that are easily accessible if requested. Common with 'help', 'information', or 'support'.
Spanish: por solo pedirlo - a peticiónPortuguese (BR): basta pedir - é só pedirPortuguese (PT): basta pedir - é só pedirChinese (Simplified): 只要开口要就能得到Chinese (Traditional): 只要開口要就能得到Hindi: सिर्फ़ माँगने से हीArabic: بمجرد الطلبBengali: একটি অনুরোধেই পাওয়া যায় - চাইলেই পাওয়াRussian: по первому требованию - стоит только попроситьJapanese: 頼めば手に入る - 求めるだけで得られるVietnamese: chỉ cần hỏi là có - dễ dàng có được nếu bạn yêu cầuKorean: 요청만 하면 얻을 수 있는 - 청하면 주어지는Turkish: isteyene var - sadece istemek yeterUrdu: صرف مانگنے پر دستیاب - جیسے ہی پوچھیں مل جائےIndonesian: hanya tinggal meminta - tersedia jika diminta
Example Sentences
All this information is for the asking.
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Help is for the asking if you ever need it.
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Free samples are for the asking at the counter.
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If you want a recommendation letter, it's yours for the asking.
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Scholarship advice is for the asking—you just need to reach out.
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There's plenty of support here, all for the asking—don't be shy!
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