ask
1. ask for it (trouble)
e.g.: Going out in cold weather without a coat is just (really, simply) asking for trouble.
A:You&`&re always so sharp with people, aren&`&t you?
B:No, I&`&m not--only if they ask for it.
2. Ask me another!
e.g.: A:What&`&s the population of China?
B:Ask me another!
A:How many days are there in this month?
B:Ask me another!
3. I ask you!
e.g.: Well, I ask you! How dare he come in here and take my iPad without my permission!
4. if you ask me
e.g.: If you ask me, you shouldn&`&t have bought that car, Duane, it&`&s just not worth it at $3,000!
She should stay here, if you ask me.
A:I don&`&t think you will pass the exam, if you ask me.
B:I wasn&`&t asking you, so shut up!