English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "can i ask you a question" Mean?
Learn what "can i ask you a question" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Polite
Soft
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Wait. Can I ask you a question?
It is a polite way to get someone’s attention before asking something.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 16
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone politely asks for permission to ask a question.
Usage Scenario
Use this before a question when you want to sound polite and soften the interruption. It works in everyday speech, work, and formal situations.
Better ways to say it
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Can I ask you a question?
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May I ask you a question?
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Can I ask something?
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