ask around
Definition of ask around
: to ask many people to tell one information about someone or something Maybe you should ask around to find out more about this guy. We usually ask around before trying a new restaurant.
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Word by Word Definitions
askplay
: to call on for an answer
: to put a question about
: speak, utter
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aroundplay
: in a circle or in circumference
: in, along, or through a circuit
: on all or various sides : in every or any direction
: on all sides of
: so as to encircle or enclose
: so as to avoid or get past : on or to another side of
: about
: being in existence, evidence, or circulation
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