If you don't see what you want, please ask (for it).

If you don't see what you want, please ask (for it).
If you don't see what you want, please ask (for it). & If you don't see what you want, just ask (for it).
a polite phrase intended to help people get what they want. (See also If there's anything you need, don't hesitate to ask.) •

Clerk: May I help you? Sue: I'm just looking. Clerk: If you don't see what you want, please ask.

Clerk: I hope you enjoy your stay at our resort. If you don't see what you want, just ask for it. Sally: Great! Thanks.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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