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ask this vs ask that

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Ask this' is used when referring to something close or present, while 'ask that' is used when referring to something further away or not present.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 665 views

ask this

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something close or present.

Use 'ask this' when you want to refer to something close or present in a conversation or situation.

Examples:

Can you ask this question during the meeting?
I need to ask this person about the project details.

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Jack, I can't believe I'm going to ask this.
And I know there's no good time to ask this.
Louis, I'm sorry to ask this but...
I-I-I don't know how to ask this without asking.
We can ask this of our friends.
I'm going to ask this nice Native American man... to get us a bigger table.
So I hate to ask this, but I have to.
I'm sorry to ask this, but... is there any chance your wife could have...
I got no right to ask this, but I think if you reached out to her, it could go a long way towards turning things around.
I'm sorry to ask this, but we've had some problems with parents coaching kids.
Think how important this must be for them to ask this.
Think how important this must be for them to ask this.
I ask this as a major investor.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
She stopped to ask this girl for directions.
Nothing further to ask this witness, Your Honor.
All right, let me ask this guy.
I cannot ask this team to apprehend Agent Callen.
Apologies, but I have to ask this.
I don't ask this for myself.

Alternatives:

ask here
ask now
ask in person
ask in the room
ask nearby

ask that

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something further away or not present.

Use 'ask that' when you want to refer to something further away or not present in a conversation or situation.

Examples:

I will ask that question in the next meeting.
Can you ask that person to send me the report?

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I do not ask that you parade him in public.
And we ask that Mrs. Florrick remain silent.
We ask that the witnesses answer honestly and completely.
And we ask that you show our defense its due respect.
You did not just ask that.
We ask that it be delayed.
Your Honor, we ask that bail be denied.
We ask that the state's attorney accept a blanket statement of Fifth Amendment protection.
Your Honor, we ask that you declare the Adalon apartment building an historic landmark.
We ask that they be forced to take down this new thread...
We ask that they take down this thread, Your Honor.
If there are protests, we ask that they be peaceful.
Your Honor, we ask that the shareholder lawsuit be dismissed.
I ask that phone access be reinstated.
And ask that you accept my further apology.
Lord, we ask that you bless this food and this family.
We ask that this suit be dismissed, Your Honor.
I ask that it be admitted into evidence.
I only ask that you respect the sanctity of the island.
I'll ask that you sit tight now.

Alternatives:

ask there
ask later
ask in the future
ask in the other room
ask far away

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