Meaning of the word "ask a silly question and you'll get a silly answer" in English
What does "ask a silly question and you'll get a silly answer" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ask a silly question and you'll get a silly answer
US /æsk ə ˈsɪli ˈkwɛstʃən ænd juːl ɡɛt ə ˈsɪli ˈænsər/
UK /ɑːsk ə ˈsɪli ˈkwɛstʃən ənd juːl ɡɛt ə ˈsɪli ˈɑːnsə/
Idiom
used to say that if you ask a question that is stupid or unnecessary, you should not expect a serious or sensible answer
Example:
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A: 'Are you going to eat that whole cake?' B: 'Ask a silly question and you'll get a silly answer.'
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I know it was obvious, but ask a silly question and you'll get a silly answer.