Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

for the asking

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.96 in modern English

Syllables: for the ask-ing
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Available for someone to have something just by asking for it, i.e., without any significant effort or outlay; freely.

Example Sentences

"All you have to do is go to the interview. The job is yours for the asking."
"[…] he [Mavji Dave] said: ' […] I would far rather that you sent him to England. My son Kevalram says it is very easy to become a barrister. In three years' time he will return. Also expenses will not exceed four to five thousand rupees. Think of that barrister who has just come back from England. How stylishly he lives! He could get the Diwanship for the asking. I would strongly advise you to send Mohandas to England this very year. Kevalram has numerous friends in England. He will give notes of introduction to them, and Mohandas will have an easy time of it there.'"

Synonyms

on request

Questions

What does for the asking mean?: Available for someone to have something just by asking for it, i.e., without any significant effort or outlay; freely.

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