[ask] for trouble
1
to do something that is very likely to result in trouble or difficulty
The exact origin of the idiom "ask for trouble" is not well-documented, but it is a common idiom in the English language that likely developed over time to describe situations where individuals intentionally or unintentionally create problems or difficulties for themselves.
- Driving without a seatbelt is like asking for trouble; it's dangerous and against the law.
- Borrowing money from a loan shark is definitely asking for trouble due to the exorbitant interest rates.
- Joining that contentious online debate and expressing strong opinions is a sure way to ask for trouble and confrontation with other users.
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