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asking for a friend 

Someone uses this phrase while asking a question. They claim to be asking for a friend, when they are in fact asking for themselves.
"Are narwhals real? Asking for a friend."
asking for a friend by Ash1355 November 3, 2015
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nowhere near the asking 

Any result from a transaction that was disappointing.

Not getting what you wanted or expected from something.
What did you get for the Beemer in the end?

£3 large
Nowhere near the asking then! (Car on sale for £4500)

What was she like on the blowjobs?
Nowhere near the asking - about 6/10
Goose then!
Yeah.

I'm going nowhere near the asking on those Glasto tickets I'd sooner watch it on telly!
Walking in your neighborhood during the Coronavirus pandemic, which includes awkwardly and suddenly moving to the other side of the street constantly because people are not 6 feet away from you
I went awking earlier to get my steps in 🤦🏻 ♀️
Awking by Jensmo March 25, 2020

asking for a friend 

something you say when you ask someone something weird but don’t want it to seem like you’re actually asking it
person a: "if a human and a dog conceived, would the female get pregnant and give birth to a humandog? asking for a friend."
person b: wtf
asking for a friend by mouthrat December 28, 2021

Asking for a friend 

Used when someone knows the questioning is stupid or embarrassing and doesn't want to take the blame for asking such a question. Everyone knows they're really asking for themselves, but they pretend their conscience is clear.
What sex position do dolphins like best? Asking for a friend?
Asking for a friend by ZenB22 November 2, 2018

I'm asking for a friend 

A lie told on the internet in a futile attempt to lessen embarrassment after asking an embarrassing question.
"Is it weird to find anthropomorphic foxes sexy? I'm asking for a friend."