ask for feedback

Meaning

This expression means to request input, opinions, or constructive criticism about one's work, performance, or ideas. It is a vital practice in modern workplaces to ensure quality and personal growth. The tone is open, collaborative, and professional.

Examples

• It is always a good idea to ask for feedback after delivering a major presentation.

  It is always a good idea to ask for feedback after delivering a major presentation.

• I plan to ask for feedback from my manager during our weekly one-on-one meeting.

  I plan to ask for feedback from my manager during our weekly one-on-one meeting.

• Don't be afraid to ask for feedback; it's the best way to improve your skills.

  Don't be afraid to ask for feedback; it's the best way to improve your skills.

• We sent out a survey to ask for feedback from our early adopters.

  We sent out a survey to ask for feedback from our early adopters.

• She decided to ask for feedback on her draft before submitting the final report.

  She decided to ask for feedback on her draft before submitting the final report.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to ask for feedbacks from my team.

  ✓ I need to ask for feedback from my team.

  'Feedback' is an uncountable noun in English. It should never be pluralized with an 's'.

• ✗ He asked some feedback about his work.

  ✓ He asked for feedback about his work.

  The verb 'ask' requires the preposition 'for' when you are requesting an item, assistance, or information like feedback.

Related Expressions

Practice

• After the product launch, we should ___ from our customers.

  💡 Request opinions or reviews.

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  ask for feedback

• I always ___ on my presentations so I can improve next time.

  💡 Seek constructive comments.

  Show answer

  ask for feedback