Asking For A Friend

Synonyms of asking for a friend

• inquiring on behalf of someone else
• seeking information for a friend
• inquiring for a buddy

Antonyms of asking for a friend

• asking for oneself
• inquiring personally
• seeking information for oneself

Collocations of asking for a friend

relationship advice

Frequency: 70 %

I'm just asking for a friend, but do you have any relationship advice?

job recommendation

Frequency: 60 %

Asking for a friend, do you know anyone who can give a good job recommendation?

travel advice

Frequency: 55 %

I'm asking for a friend who is planning a trip, do you have any travel advice?

restaurant suggestion

Frequency: 50 %

My friend is asking for a restaurant suggestion in this area, any ideas?

book recommendation

Frequency: 45 %

Just asking for a friend, but can you give a good book recommendation?

Idiomatic Expressions for asking for a friend

• Phrase: Asking for a friend
  Meaning: A way to ask a question about a sensitive or embarrassing topic without revealing that the question is actually about oneself.
  Usage: I'm asking for a friend, but how do you deal with a difficult boss?