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Discover LudwigThe phrase "asking first" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of seeking permission or clarification before taking action or making a request.
Example: "I believe in asking first before making any changes to the project plan."
Alternatives: "seeking permission" or "requesting approval".
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How about posting pictures of others without asking first?
I wouldn't go on to their land without asking first.
We never go in a guest's room without asking first.
That's what the Sunday Post is asking First Minister Alex Salmond.
But do heed this warning from nationalhuggingday.com: "While some encourage hugging everyone, National Hugging Day always suggests at least asking first".
To Eriksson's astonishment and deep relief, the Sergeant abruptly shifted his attention to the Diazes, asking first Rafe and then Manuel to carry out the murder.
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She'd responded to my callout on Twitter, asking first-generation "Sims" players to explain the morbid habit of killing a thing you were ostensibly tasked with keeping alive.
And who do we ask first?
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(I hope they asked first).
"If you 'borrow' something, you ask first..."...
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