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Do ask again vs Ask again

Both "do ask again" and "ask again" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Do ask again" is used to emphasize the request for someone to ask again, while "ask again" is a simple request without the emphasis. The choice between the two depends on the level of emphasis you want to convey.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1012 views

Do ask again

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the request for someone to ask again.

Use "do ask again" when you want to emphasize the request for someone to ask again. It adds a sense of urgency or importance to the request.

Examples:

  • If you don't understand, do ask again.
  • Please do ask again if you need clarification.

Alternatives:

  • please ask again
  • feel free to ask again
  • don't hesitate to ask again
  • kindly ask again
  • if you need more information, ask again

Ask again

This phrase is correct and is a simple request for someone to ask again.

Use "ask again" when you want to request someone to repeat a question or request. It is a straightforward way to ask for clarification or repetition.

Examples:

  • Can you ask again? I didn't catch that.
  • I missed your question, can you ask again?
  • So I ask again about Naples.
  • I ask again: going somewhere?
  • I will ask again, but first a caution.
  • Okay, I'll ask again.
  • Your honor, I ask again the relevance here.
  • And Lord, I ask again that you hear our prayers, and if it be your will...
  • I ask again, what gold?
  • Right! I'll ask again!
  • But to prove that not all pirates are as you fear, I'll simply ask again.
  • I ask again: Why am I here?
  • You are here to grow Jeremy's mark, so I ask again...
  • I ask again, how you come to be here with no clothes?
  • I ask again, what impact does this chippy's existence have on anything?
  • If you don't like it, then I won't ask again.
  • So I ask again, would you like anything?
  • And I ask again, we sang together?
  • And now that I know you're free, I'll ask again.
  • So, I ask again... what were you doing up in middletown?
  • Sorry, can I ask again?
  • I'll ask again in a sec, okay?

Alternatives:

  • repeat your question
  • please repeat that
  • could you say that again
  • could you repeat that
  • could you ask that one more time

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