- ask for trouble
- behave in a way that trouble is likely
He is asking for trouble if he misses another class.
Idioms and examples. 2014.
He is asking for trouble if he misses another class.
Idioms and examples. 2014.
ask for trouble — ► ask for trouble informal act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties. Main Entry: ↑trouble … English terms dictionary
ask for trouble — verb persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble He is asking for trouble with his behavior • Syn: ↑ask for it • Hypernyms: ↑persevere, ↑persist, ↑hang in, ↑hang on, ↑hold on … Useful english dictionary
ask for it, to invite problems by persisting in risky or annoying behavior. Also, ask for trouble. — idi ask for it, to invite problems by persisting in risky or annoying behavior. Also, ask for trouble … From formal English to slang
ask for trouble — to behave in a way that will cause you problems. Drinking before driving is asking for trouble. Phil wondered why Deegan was always looking for trouble. Related vocabulary: ask for something … New idioms dictionary
ask for trouble — cause oneself misfortune, get oneself into problems … English contemporary dictionary
ask for — verb increase the likelihood of (Freq. 4) ask for trouble invite criticism • Syn: ↑invite • Derivationally related forms: ↑invitation (for: ↑invite) … Useful english dictionary
ask for it — verb persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble He is asking for trouble with his behavior • Syn: ↑ask for trouble • Hypernyms: ↑persevere, ↑persist, ↑hang in, ↑hang on, ↑hold … Useful english dictionary
look for trouble — See at: ask for trouble … New idioms dictionary
ask for — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms ask for : present tense I/you/we/they ask for he/she/it asks for present participle asking for past tense asked for past participle asked for 1) ask for something to speak or write to someone because you want… … English dictionary
ask for — {v.}, {informal} To make (something bad) likely to happen to you; bring (something bad) upon yourself. * /Charles drives fast on worn out tires; he is asking for trouble./ * /The workman lost his job, but he asked for it by coming to work drunk… … Dictionary of American idioms