Collocation
Let me ask you this
Used to introduce a direct question, often a serious, important, or challenging one, or to get straight to the point.
Definition
'Let me ask you this' is a common English collocation. Used to introduce a direct question, often a serious, important, or challenging one, or to get straight to the point.
Let me + ASK + you + this
“Before we move on, let me ask you this: Are you truly happy with the decision?”
Examples
- Okay, let me ask you this, straight up: How much is this going to cost?
- Before I agree to anything, let me ask you this: What exactly are your expectations?
- If I may, let me ask you this: Do you believe in second chances?
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- He paused, then said, 'Let me ask you this, hypothetically: What if we fail?'
- I'm still a bit confused about the details; let me ask you this: Are you coming or not?
- She looked him directly in the eye and said, 'Let me ask you this: Why did you really do it?'
- To get to the bottom of the matter, let me ask you this: What was your specific role in all of this?
- Just to clarify one final point, let me ask you this: Is this information strictly confidential?
- You've presented your case quite compellingly, but let me ask you this: What about the ethical implications of such an action?
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