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Definition

A common reply to any question; once common at court and among sailors, under the name of "selling bargains".

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Related Idioms

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why in God's name

used to add emphasis to "why" when beginning question.

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in a pig's arse

Absolutely not; under no circumstances.

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ask for it

To provoke an unwanted action; to invite a problem or fail to prevent …

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ask for the moon

To claim or desire something that one cannot have.

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ask after

To enquire about the health or progress (of someone).

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ask around

To enquire of different people about something.
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