Out of curiosity

5th May 2024

We use this expression to say that we did or are doing something because we were/are interested to know.

Usage

Written:

Yes

Spoken:

Yes

Formal:

Informal:

Yes

Example 1

You weren't in when I called last night. Out of curiosity, where were you?

Oh, yes. I was with some friends who I hadn't seen for years.

Example 2

Are you going to see Jim later?

Yes. Why?

Well, just out of curiosity, can you ask him where he got his boots. They're really nice.