English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you can ask" Mean?
Learn what "you can ask" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You can ask Max. If you don't believe me. You ask him.
It means the speaker is telling someone to check with another person as evidence.
From Conflicted Hearts, Episode 45
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker offers another person as proof if they do not believe them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when defending yourself and pointing to a witness or source. It is natural in arguments, but it can sound defensive or irritated.
Better ways to say it
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Ask Max if you don't believe me.
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If you don't believe me, ask Max.
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You can ask him.
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