Phrase guide

asking for a friend

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

Indicates that a question is embarrassing by pretending to be posing the question on behalf of another person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, idiomatic

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 帮朋友问一下 (bāng péngyǒu wèn yīxià) — phrase to indicate embarrassing question pretending it to be on behalf on another person
  • Finnish: kaverin puolesta kyselen — phrase to indicate embarrassing question pretending it to be on behalf on another person
  • French: c'est pour un ami — phrase to indicate embarrassing question pretending it to be on behalf on another person