Many businesses still rely on telephone answering machines to record messages after hours.

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.

As the old proverb goes, ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer.

When I asked him about the missing files, he gave an answerless shrug.

When the base station received the distress call, it sent an immediate answerback to confirm the message was logged.

After sending the invitation, he was struck by a strange sense of answerlessness when none of his friends responded.

He's been answerin' my calls all week, so I know he's okay.

The clerk answerde the petition before the magistrate read it aloud.

He spoke answeringly, addressing each concern in turn.

The museum's interactive exhibit recorded dozens of answerbacks when visitors pressed the buttons.