What is another word for don't ask?

Pronunciation: [dˈə͡ʊnt ˈask] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the phrase "don't ask," all with varying degrees of intensity and seriousness. One common synonym is "let's not go there," which implies that the topic under discussion is potentially sensitive or contentious and should be avoided. Another possibility is "that's none of your business," which is a more direct way of saying that the topic is off-limits. A more casual alternative might be "you don't want to know," which suggests that the speaker knows something that the listener might find unappealing or distressing. Ultimately, the choice of synonym depends on the context and the relationship between the speaker and the listener.

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What are the hypernyms for Don't ask?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Don't ask

  • When we ask for love, we don't ask others to be fair to us-but rather to care for us, to be considerate of us. There is a world of difference here between demanding justice... and begging or pleading for love.
    Mortimer Adler
  • We don't ask research to do what it was never meant to do, and that is to get an idea.
    William Bernbach
  • Please don't ask me to do that which I've just said I'm not going to do, because you're burning up time. The meter is running through the sand on you, and I am now filibustering.
    George H. W. Bush
  • I support allowing homosexuals to serve openly in our military and eliminating the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.
    Ed Case
  • When I was a young man, I had a mentor on women and he said when you meet a woman that you think you like, don't ask her for a drink. Take her out for a bowl of soup. Because a woman who can enjoy a bowl of soup is bound to be more interesting.
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