It won't hurt to ask vs It doesn't hurt to ask

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning, suggesting that asking a question is harmless or advisable. The choice between them is a matter of personal preference or style.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

It won't hurt to ask

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to suggest that asking a question is harmless or advisable. It implies that there is no harm in asking for information or clarification.

Examples:

It won't hurt to ask the teacher for help with your homework.
It won't hurt to ask for directions if you're lost.

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I guess it won't hurt to ask a few questions.
Then it won't hurt to ask why his prints were at the crime scene.
Pa, it won't hurt vou none to ask blessing once in vour life.
It won't hurt to take a second look.
And it won't hurt to have the Romulans know that we're nearby.
And when the time comes to make a case, it won't hurt to have you help us do it.
My name is Rika and it won't hurt to remember it.
And it won't hurt to show the nobles, many twice my age, that if you obey me, they can, too.
If it's false, then it won't hurt to discuss it.
If it's untrue, it won't hurt to talk.
But it won't hurt to double back, right?
It won't hurt to hear him out, will it?
It won't hurt you to spend an evening with me.
It won't hurt as much as being alive.
Someday it won't hurt so bad.
It won't hurt from now on, though.
It won't hurt anybody to crack open a dictionary and learn something.
It won't hurt. I promise.
Hold still, or it won't hurt enough.
It won't hurt your bank account, either.

Alternatives:

it doesn't hurt to ask
asking won't hurt
there's no harm in asking
feel free to ask
asking is harmless

It doesn't hurt to ask

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to suggest that asking a question is harmless or advisable. It implies that there is no harm in seeking information or clarification.

Examples:

It doesn't hurt to ask the doctor for a second opinion.
It doesn't hurt to ask for help when you need it.

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It doesn't hurt to ask.
It doesn't hurt to ask, right?
Ted, it doesn't hurt to ask.
It can't hurt to ask, Sean.
And I figure it couldn't hurt to ask.
Still, it couldn't hurt to ask.
I guess it won't hurt to ask a few questions.
It can't hurt to ask, get some more facts.
And I figure it couldn't hurt to ask.
We could go talk to the guy. Wouldn't hurt to ask some questions.
Can't hurt to ask him a few questions.
I never said he did but it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Well, it can't hurt to ask.
Then it won't hurt to ask why his prints were at the crime scene.
Well it never hurt to ask.
But it can't hurt to ask, though, right?
You know, it couldn't hurt to ask her, right?
You don't know how much it hurts to ask for help, and you get a door slammed in your face.
As my mother used to say, it does not hurt to ask; the worse that can happen is that they say no.
It doesn't hurt to have a contingency plan, Kaylee.

Alternatives:

it won't hurt to ask
asking won't hurt
there's no harm in asking
feel free to ask
asking is harmless

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It won't hurt to ask vs It doesn't hurt to ask