"I ask you" meaning in All languages combined

See I ask you on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} I ask you
  1. Expressing indignation or despair.
    Sense id: en-I_ask_you-en-phrase-kizl~wou Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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          "ref": "2016, Jack Chapman, Prodigal Son:",
          "text": "\"Brain-dead kids. Born losers. No-hopers the lot of 'em. I mean, as a taxpayer, what do they effin' teach 'em in school these days? I ask you!\"",
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