ask a silly question, get a silly answer
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Meaning · English
If one asks a question that is stupid or to which the answer is obvious, one should not be surprised or displeased to receive a silly or bizarre response.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nếu hỏi một câu hỏi ngớ ngẩn, sẽ nhận được một câu trả lời ngớ ngẩn
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ask a silly question, get a silly answer” mean?
If one asks a question that is stupid or to which the answer is obvious, one should not be surprised or displeased to receive a silly or bizarre response.
Is “ask a silly question, get a silly answer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.