Meaning of for the asking | Babel Free

Definitions

Available for someone to have something just by asking for it, i.e., without any significant effort or outlay; freely.

idiomatic

Examples

“All you have⟳ to do is go to the interview. The job is yours for the asking.”

“[…] he [Mavji Dave] said: ' […] I would far rather that you sent him to England. My son Kevalram says it is very easy to become⟳ a barrister. In three years' time he will return⟳. Also expenses will not exceed four to five thousand rupees. Think⟳ of that barrister who has just come⟳ back from England. How stylishly he lives! He could get⟳ the Diwanship for the asking. I would strongly advise⟳ you to send⟳ Mohandas to England this very year. Kevalram has numerous friends in England. He will give⟳ notes of introduction to them, and Mohandas will have⟳ an easy time of it there.'”

CEFR level