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(idiom) to ask a question, already knowing the answer

明知故问
míng zhī gù wèn
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Synonyms
to do more than is required (idiom); superfluous · gilding the lily多此一举duō cǐ yī jǔdeliberately; on purpose故意gù yì
Antonyms
not to hear, not to question (idiom) · to show no interest in sth · uncritical · not in the least concerned不闻不问bù wén bù wèn