див. A-585.
Вересень 17, 2009
ask why(s) and wherefore(s), to
[тж. to discuss (або go into) the why(s) and wherefore(s); to have the why and wherefore]
вдаватися в подробиці, причини; міркувати;
див.тж. W-708;
It will be time enough to discuss the why and the wherefore when he is a little stronger (A. Doyle).
ask no questions and you’ll be told no lies
присл. не запитуй, і тобі не збрешуть;
“Does it not seem to you rather а waste of energy to invent so many falsehoods?” she asked.
“І should have thought it was hardly worth the trouble.”
“What would you have? You know your own English proverb: ‘Ask no questions and you’ll be told no lies’ ” (Е. Voynich).
Вересень 15, 2009
ask me another (one)
фам. як я можу знати, а я знаю!, не питай у мене;
“Why did all this happen? Had he gone to see Gillett?”
“Ah!”, Prusty answered meaningly. “Ask me another!” (А. Cronin).