i ask you

interjection
UK: /aɪ æsk juː/
US: /aɪ æsk juː/

  1. Used to express surprise, disbelief, or indignation.

    1. I ask you, is this really happening right now? [ ] [ ]
    2. I ask you, after all the help I've given them, is that how they repay me? [ ] [ ]

  2. Used rhetorically to emphasize a point or to challenge the listener to consider something.

    1. I ask you, where else are you going to find a deal like this? [ ] [ ]
    2. I ask you, is there any other way to solve this problem fairly for everyone? [ ] [ ]
i ask you idiom

  1. A phrase used to express exasperation or disbelief about a situation or someone's actions; often a rhetorical question.

    1. I ask you, has anyone ever seen such behavior before? [ ] [ ]
    2. After all that work, I ask you, is this all we get for it? [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to emphasize the speaker's opinion, often expressing frustration or disagreement.

    1. I ask you, is that really the best they could come up with? [ ] [ ]
    2. With all that's going on, I ask you, how can anyone be so insensitive? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "i ask you" in English means: Used to express surprise, disbelief, or indignation., Used rhetorically to emphasize a point or to challenge the listener to consider something..

The phonetic transcription of "i ask you" is /aɪ æsk juː/ in British English and /aɪ æsk juː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "i ask you": "I ask you, is this really happening right now?". More examples on the page.