don't ask

Meaning

1. Oxford40% of films

   if you say don't ask to sb, you mean that you do not want to reply to their question, because it would be awkward, embarrassing, etc.

2. Editorial20% of films

   Used to say you have no idea, or that you are not the person who would know.

In the movies · 73

• - God, no, don't ask. - No, no, I'm gonna ask him.All of Us Strangers2023
• - What's the matter? - Don't ask.Take the Money and Run1969
• - That's not true! - Monsieur, don't ask.The Phantom of the Opera2004
• Don't ask your dad. Don't ask your...Wedding Crashers2005
• Please don't ask.Moonfall2022
• Now, please don't ask why.The Grinch2018
• Don't ask me why.Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse2023
• Don't ask don't tell.End of Watch2012

Learn it in full scenes

• All of Us Strangers2023
  • Harry Knocks on Adam's Door
  • Adam Visits His Parents' Old House
  • Harry Comes Round to Drink

From the same entry

• ask for it
• be asking for trouble
• don't ask me
• for the asking
• I ask you
• if you ask me
• ask after
• ask around
• ask back
• ask for
• ask out
• a big ask

More idioms

• take it for granted
• not believe your ears
• on the tip of your tongue
• one by one
• be in the same boat
• have what it takes
• give birth
• one after another other
• above all
• on the contrary
• have come a long way
• keep track of