ask for details

Meaning

This phrase means to request more specific, detailed, or in-depth information about a project, plan, offer, or situation. It is commonly used in meetings, emails, and negotiations when basic information is not enough.

Examples

• We should ask for details about the project budget.

  We should ask for details about the project budget.

• I decided to email the HR department to ask for details about the job.

  I decided to email the HR department to ask for details about the job.

• Don't hesitate to ask for details if something is not clear.

  Don't hesitate to ask for details if something is not clear.

• The client called to ask for details regarding the new contract.

  The client called to ask for details regarding the new contract.

• We need to ask for details before we make a final decision.

  We need to ask for details before we make a final decision.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I want to ask details about the plan.

  ✓ I want to ask for details about the plan.

  The verb 'ask' requires the preposition 'for' when you are requesting something (information, details, help).

• ✗ She asked for detail of the event.

  ✓ She asked for details of the event.

  In this context, 'details' is almost always plural because you are requesting multiple pieces of information.

Related Expressions

Practice

• If you do not understand the offer, you should ___.

  💡 Request more specific information.

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  ask for details

• I am going to call the manager to ___ about the schedule.

  💡 Request in-depth information about the plan.

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  ask for details