(ARE YOU) SORRY YOU ASKED?

(Are you) sorry you asked?: translation

Now that you have heard (the unpleasant answer), do you regret having asked the question? (Compare this with You'll be sorry you asked.) •

Father: How are you doing in school? Bill: I'm flunking out. Sorry you asked?

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Mother: You've been looking a little down lately. Is there anything wrong? Bill: I probably have the flu. Are you sorry you asked?