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Can I ask you a quick question vs just a quick question

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are often used interchangeably to politely ask someone for a moment of their time to pose a question. The choice between the two may depend on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

Can I ask you a quick question

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to politely ask someone for a moment of their time to pose a question.

This phrase is a polite way to request someone's attention before asking a question. It implies that the question will be brief and straightforward.

Examples:

Excuse me, can I ask you a quick question?
Can I ask you a quick question about the project?
Can I ask you a quick question before the meeting starts?
Can I ask you a quick question about your experience?
Can I ask you a quick question about the schedule?

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Can I ask you a quick writing question?
While I've got you, can I ask you a couple quick questions?
Divya, can I ask you a question really quick?
Could I ask you a quick question about a procedural matter?
Let me ask you a quick question.
Actually, Mrs. Chamberlin, if you had a second, I was hoping I could ask you a quick question.
Well, listen, now that you're back, let me ask you a quick question.
I'm just going to ask you one quick question.
I'm sorry. I just wanted to ask a quick question in person,
- We'd love to ask some quick questions.
Actually, if That's the case, can I just ask one quick question?
This is Herb Cohen from The Post, calling for Paul Aufiero, hoping to ask him a few quick questions.
Yeah. I'd just like to ask him a few quick questions... about the lawsuit.
Abby, can I ask you a quick favour?
There's just one thing I wanted to ask you... just a quick question.
Let me ask you guys... ...a quick question.
And I've got a quick question I need to ask.
So, can I give you a quick tour before we get started?
- Mrs. Taylor, can I ask you...
Can I ask you another question?/ Sure.

Alternatives:

Just a quick question
May I ask you something quickly?
Could I trouble you with a brief question?
Mind if I ask you something brief?
Do you have a moment for a quick question?

just a quick question

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to politely ask someone for a moment of their time to pose a question.

This phrase is a polite way to request someone's attention before asking a question. It implies that the question will be brief and straightforward.

Examples:

Excuse me, just a quick question.
Just a quick question about the report.
Just a quick question before we start.
Just a quick question about the event.
Just a quick question about your preferences.

Show examples from the web [+]

Paulie, just a quick question.
While they're taking the podium away, just a quick question.
Chris Anderson: While they're taking the podium away, just a quick question.
There's just one thing I wanted to ask you... just a quick question.
Chris Anderson: Just a quick question on timeline.
Just a quick question, more of a trivia thing, kind of a what-if.
Yes, just a quick question.
It was not just a quick question of any one person saying 'this is the position'.
Greg, just a quick question, please.
Just a quick question on this proof theorem.
Excuse me, just a quick question about this bill. Oui, monsieur?

Alternatives:

Can I ask you a quick question?
May I ask you something quickly?
Could I trouble you with a brief question?
Mind if I ask you something brief?
Do you have a moment for a quick question?

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