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It is a quote by Charles Dickens that is used to reply to a question with an answer best kept untold.
The quote has been shortened to "ask no questions hear no lies" in modern use by people who do not know the origin of the quote.
Professor: How far along are you with that assignment, Peter?
Peter: Ask no questions and you'll be told no lies, Professor.
Professor: Ah, Charles Dickens. Alright then, we'll just forget about the assignment for now. I will not accept any work given to me after the hand-in date, remember that.
by stevie the illiterate March 16, 2017
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Can i buy a question mark?

A question used to show how you have no idea what someone is talking about. It comes from Wheel of Fortune when a contestant does not know the correct answer so they say "Can I buy a question mark?" instead of "Can I buy a vowel?"
Teacher: What is a detriment of space reconnaissance?

Student: Can i buy a question mark?
by Sizzle15 April 21, 2011
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Ask no questions hear no lies

A term used by someone with the intent to lie.
Guy: Have you cheated?

Girl: ask no questions hear no lies

Guy: wtf, so you have?

Girl: (says nothing)

Girl: I'm not even sorry

Guy: **heart breaks** again
by _The Secret_ March 25, 2020
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the sixty-four billion dollar question

The essence of the equation. The pertinent point. That which lies at the heart of the matter, adjusted for inflation.
Where the TARP money went is the sixty-four billion dollar question.
by maximo hudson February 4, 2009
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dot dot dot question mark

Used in face to face conversations when something really random has been said, instead of '...?'
Kate: So how did getting the abducted by aliens go?
Alana: Dot dot dot question mark.
Kate: I KNEW you loved it too much!
by IAmUrStalker December 16, 2010
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Does anyone have any questions?

Whenever you hear "Does anyone have any questions?" after a long speech of zero value; you know you're dealing with a soulless corporate fuckwad.
by geekmalone November 5, 2020
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Guys Answer All Questions Day

On March 10th all guys must answer all question they are asked truthfully.
Hey are you cheating on me. Its Guys Answer All Questions Day you have to tell me.

Well fuck.
by DontBeASnowflake March 5, 2021
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