Sorry you asked Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈju/ /ˈæskt/, /ˈæst

SAR-ee yoo ASKT

UK

sˈɒɹi/ /jˈuː/ /ˈɑːskt

SOR-ee yoo AHRSKT

Definition

An informal expression used when someone gives a longer, more complicated, or uncomfortable answer than expected, usually in response to a personal or awkward question.

Usage & Nuances

Used playfully or with irony after revealing too much detail or an awkward truth. Often said by the speaker about themselves, sometimes as “you’re probably sorry you asked,” to lighten the mood. Not used in formal writing.

• Spanish: te arrepientes de haber preguntado - lamentas haberlo preguntado
• Portuguese (BR): arrepende-se de ter perguntado - sente muito por ter perguntado
• Portuguese (PT): arrependes-te de ter perguntado - lamento que tenhas perguntado
• Chinese (Simplified): 后悔你问了 - 你问了就后悔
• Chinese (Traditional): 後悔你問了 - 你問了就後悔
• Hindi: पूछने के लिए पछतावा करना
• Arabic: تندم لأنك سألت
• Bengali: জিজ্ঞেস করেছ বলেই আফসোস করবে - জানতে চাওয়ার জন্য দুঃখিত
• Russian: пожалеешь, что спросил
• Japanese: 聞かなければよかったと思うよ - 聞いたことを後悔するよ
• Vietnamese: hối hận vì đã hỏi - tiếc là đã hỏi
• Korean: 물어본 걸 후회할 거야
• Turkish: sorduğuna pişman olacaksın
• Urdu: تمہیں افسوس ہوگا کہ پوچھ لیا
• Indonesian: menyesal sudah bertanya - menyesal bertanya

Example Sentences

That's a long story—sorry you asked!

basic

I told you everything. Sorry you asked?

basic

After hearing my answer, you'll be sorry you asked.

basic

Honestly, my day was terrible—bet you're sorry you asked now!

natural

Okay, you wanted details, so don't be sorry you asked!

natural

If you ask about my ex, you'll be sorry you asked—it's a mess.

natural