ask someone
121refer (something) to someone — refer (something) to (someone/something) to ask that a problem or idea be considered by someone or something else. The Senate voted to refer the issue to a subcommittee. All inquiries should be referred to the central office in Philadelphia …
122send someone out — send (someone) out to ask or demand that someone go somewhere. Mom sent me out to weed the garden. Judge Carey had the jury sent out of the courtroom …
123take someone in hand — take (someone/something) in hand to start to deal with someone or something that is causing problems. Their youngest child needs taking in hand, if you ask me …
124turn down someone — turn down (someone/something) to refuse to accept or agree to something, or to someone s idea. The bank turned down their request for a loan. Go ahead and ask her out, if you re prepared for her to turn you down …
125What's biting (someone)? — informal something that you say in order to ask why someone is in a bad mood. What s biting her? She hasn t said a word all morning …
126what's eating (someone)? — informal something that you ask when someone is angry and you want to know why. He suddenly noticed I wasn t joining in the conversation. What s eating you tonight? he asked …
127pick someone's brains — If you pick someone s brains, you ask them for advice, suggestions and information about something they know about …
128give someone a buzz — 1. tv. to give someone a telephone call. □ Give me a buzz sometime. □ I’ll give her buzz tonight and ask her. 2. tv. to give someone a chuckle r a bit of enjoyment. □ It always gives me a buzz to watch Sally do her act …