Phrasal verb №192
ask around
/ɑːsk əˈraʊnd/
Meaning
To ask several people for information or help
Example
I asked around to find a good mechanic in town.
I asked around to find a good mechanic in town.
Examples with the phrasal verb ask around
I lost my cat, so I'll ask around to see if anyone saw it.
I lost my cat, so I'll ask around to see if anyone saw it.
We need a good doctor in this town, so we asked around this morning.
We need a good doctor in this town, so we asked around this morning.
Her keys are missing, so he asked around at work and on the bus.
Her keys are missing, so he asked around at work and on the bus.