ask around
1 of 1verb/ˈæsk əˈraʊnd/
Forms:asks around,asking around,asked around,asked around
1
to gather information by asking various people
- If you're looking for a good restaurant in the area, it's a good idea to ask around and get recommendations from locals.
- We needed to find a reliable plumber, so we asked around among our neighbors for their suggestions.
- If you want to know what's happening in the neighborhood, just ask around, and you'll get the latest updates.
- She asked around to gather information about potential job opportunities in the city.