that's all i ask vs that's all i ask for

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'That's all I ask' is a complete sentence expressing a simple request or desire. 'That's all I ask for' is also correct and is used when specifying the object of the request or desire.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a simple request or desire.

"that's all i ask"

This phrase is used to express a simple request or desire without specifying the object of the request.

Examples:

I just want to be happy, that's all I ask.
All I ask is for a little peace and quiet.

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Absolution and a nice mass. That's all I ask.
Just 24 hours, that's all I ask.
Ten minutes - that's all I ask.
That's all I ask, a little help.
Just make some man pay, that's all I ask.
Just one day without this - that's all I ask.
That's all I ask of anybody: the simple truth.
Just think about it. That's all I ask.
Half an hour, that's all I ask.
That's all I ask. Five.
That's all I ask, 24 hours.
Well, aim the plates for the tables. That's all I ask.
Just stick to the schedule, that's all I ask.
One at a time, that's all I ask.
Five minutes... that's all I ask, okay?
That's all I ask.
Return safely, that's all I ask.
Just stay out of trouble, that's all I ask.
One more - that's all I ask.
That's all I ask of you, Angela.

Alternatives:

that's all I want
that's all I need
that's all I desire
that's all I wish for
that's all I hope for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a request or desire with a specified object.

"that's all i ask for"

This phrase is used to express a request or desire while specifying the object of the request.

Examples:

That's all I ask for is a little understanding.
All I ask for is a chance to prove myself.

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that's all i ask for
Return safely, that's all I ask.
Just stay out of trouble, that's all I ask.
One more - that's all I ask.
Ten minutes - that's all I ask.
Absolution and a nice mass. That's all I ask.
Just 24 hours, that's all I ask.
Just make some man pay, that's all I ask.
That's all I ask of anybody: the simple truth.
That's all I ask, a little help.
That's all I ask of you, Angela.
Just think about it. That's all I ask.
Just stay with me for one week. That's all I ask.
Do your job. That's all I ask.
Half an hour, that's all I ask.
That's all I ask. Five.
An insert, a booklet... that's all I ask so I can explain my vision.
Just try to carry Papa with you. That's all I ask.
Just try to carry Papa with you. That's all I ask.
That's all I ask. I'll tell you what.
One at a time, that's all I ask.

Alternatives:

that's all I want
that's all I need
that's all I desire
that's all I wish for
that's all I hope for

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