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ask a silly question, get a silly answer
Proverb
Japanese Meaning
愚かな質問をすると、当然その答えも愚かになる/ばかげたものになるという意味です。 / 要するに、無理な、または無意味な問いには、無理な・非現実的な答えが返ってくるという教訓です。
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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.
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ask a silly question, get a silly answer
Remember the old proverb ask a silly question, get a silly answer
— if you blurt out an obvious or thoughtless query, don't be surprised by a ridiculous response.
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Remember the old proverb ask a silly question, get a silly answer
— if you blurt out an obvious or thoughtless query, don't be surprised by a ridiculous response.
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