"asking for a friend" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 替朋友问一下（讽刺用法）

Definition

一个幽默的表达，通常在提出问题后使用，意思是假装问题不是自己问的，而是为朋友问（往往实际上是本人问），用于化解尴尬或调侃。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非常口语化，多见于网络和朋友间开玩笑。多用于问尴尬或搞笑的问题，自嘲意味明显。正式场合下不适合用，不建议直接翻译成年长或权威人士听不懂的表达。

Examples

Can you eat ice cream for breakfast? Asking for a friend.

早餐能吃冰淇淋吗？**替朋友问一下。**

Is it bad to miss one day of work? Asking for a friend.

请一天假上班会有问题吗？**替朋友问一下。**

How do you stop eating too much chocolate? Asking for a friend.

怎么才能不总是吃太多巧克力？**替朋友问一下。**

So, where’s the best place to hide snacks in your room? Asking for a friend.

所以，房间里藏零食的最佳地点是哪？**替朋友问一下。**

If you accidentally eat your roommate's leftovers, what’s the best apology? Asking for a friend.

如果不小心吃了室友的剩饭，怎么道歉比较好？**替朋友问一下。**

What do you do if your plants keep dying, despite following all the advice? Asking for a friend.

如果按照所有建议做了，植物还是死掉怎么办？**替朋友问一下。**