What Does "can i ask you something" Mean?
Learn what "can i ask you something" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Can I ask you something?
It is a polite way to signal that you want to say something or ask something important.
From The Inheritance Game, Episode 40
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone politely asks to ask a question before continuing the conversation.
Usage Scenario
Use this in almost any conversation when you want to sound polite before asking a personal, sensitive, or important question. It is very natural and widely usable.
Better ways to say it
Can I ask you something?
Can I ask a question?
Can I ask you a question?
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