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
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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
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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.
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back up (to support someone) I’ll back you up throughout the court case. (to prove that what someone is saying is true) Recent study backs up her claims. (to make a copy of computer information) Make sure you back up your files every day. (to move backward) …
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back out (to refuse to do something that you had promised to do) Lily made a promise, and she can’t back out of it now. The investor backed out of the deal at the last minute. – English Vocabulary
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