English Vocabulary

ask in (to invite someone in) We asked her in for a cup of coffee. Don’t leave her standing on the doorstep; ask him in!     envocabulary.com

ask for (request for): Let’s call the waiter and ask for the bill. (want to see or speak to) There is someone at the door asking for you. (provoke a negative reaction) They are asking for trouble. He is just asking for a punch in the nose. envocabulary.com  

ask after  British English (ask about someone) I met Sophia yesterday, and she asked after your wife’s health. Don’t forget to ask after my brother when you see John.   envocabulary.com  

ask about  American English (to ask how someone is) She asked about your wife’s health. ask about (to ask for information) I called to ask about the schedule.  

    by a whisker (by a very small degree or amount) He won the race by a whisker. The Republican candidate lost by a whisker.     envocabulary.com