asking for a friend
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asking for a friend
A phrase used humorously when one is really asking about something (usually something embarrassing) for oneself. Hey, are those unicorn decorations inappropriate for a 32-year-old's upcoming birthday? Asking for a friend. Do we really have to shower every day? Asking for a friend, obviously.
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