English / proverb
Ask a Stupid Question, Get a Stupid Answer
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Posing an unthinking, thoughtless, or nonsensical question invites an equally dismissive or caustic response.
In context
01
He asked the drenched commuter if it was raining outside, to which she retorted, "Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer!"
02
Think carefully before questioning the engineering team; if you ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer.
Synonyms
thoughtless question invites caustic reply,deserve sharp rebuttal,foolish query foolish response
Antonyms
insightful query,perceptive dialogue,reasoned discussion
Collocations
simply ask a stupid question get a stupid answer,if you ask a stupid question get a stupid answer,expect to ask a stupid question get a stupid answer