A man went to the Police Station wishing to speak with the burglar who had broken into his house the night before.
"You"ll get your chance in court," said the sergeant.
"No, no no!" said the man. "I want to know how he got into the house without waking my wife. I"ve been trying to do that for years!"
v. - call for an answer to or about (ask her about it; ask him his name).
- seek to obtain from someone (ask a favour of).
- (usu. Foll. By out, in, or over, or to (a function etc.)) Invite (must ask them over; asked her to dinner).
- (foll. By for) seek to obtain, meet, or be directed to (ask for help; asking for you; ask for the bar). ask after inquire about (esp. A person). Ask for it slang invite trouble. [old english]
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