for the asking

for the asking
for the asking
if one just asks (for something); simply by asking; on request. •

Do you want to use my car? It's yours for the asking.

I have an extra winter coat that's yours for the asking.

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{adv. phr.} By asking; by asking for it; on request. * /John said I could borrow his bike any time. It was mine for the asking./ * /Teacher said her advice was free for the asking./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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