get what one asked for
Synonym of get what's coming to one.
asked
UK /ˈɑːskt/ US /ˈæskt/
adj 1
Definitions
adj
1
Arsed (bothered; willing to make an effort).
Collocations
5ADJ.
aboard, ambiguous, little, living, many, white
She asked many questions during the meeting about the new project timeline.
VERB + ASKED
map, matter, met, rent, rules
I asked the landlord about the rent increase before signing the new lease.
ASKED + NOUN
assistance, gynecologist, passengers, rooms, student
The doctor asked passengers to remain seated until the emergency had been resolved.
PREP.
after, on
She asked after her old friend during the phone call yesterday.
ADV.
away, somewhere
She asked me to go away and leave her alone for a while.
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Example Bank
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"What's the matter?" asked the little white rabbit.
Tatoeba · #150702
"Haven't we met somewhere before?" asked the student.
Tatoeba · #152803
As the plane was approaching turbulence, the pilot asked the passengers aboard the plane to fasten their seat belts.
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Bill Clinton spoke in ambiguous language when asked to describe his relationship with Monica Lewinsky.
Tatoeba · #199705
You asked after her? What did she say?
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He asked me if I could speak English.
Tatoeba · #16297Usage Notes
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