English Explanatory Dictionary

ask a silly question, get a silly answer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. 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.

Word forms

ask a silly question, get a silly answer ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer

Related words

garbage in, garbage out play stupid games, win stupid prizes
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