English Phrasal Verb – Ask for

Phrasal Verb

ask for

Definition

to deserve something bad

Examples

You’re asking for trouble if you refuse to pay.
The referee sent him off for a terrible foul. He asked for it really.

Verb and preposition separated?

Can’t be separated

Normal or Informal

Normal

American / British / International

International

Regular / Irregular

Ask is a regular verb.

Category: Phrasal verbs which start with A B C D