ask for trouble

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Verb ask for trouble has 1 sense

ask for it, ask for trouble - persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble; "He is asking for trouble with his behavior"
--₁ is one way to persevere, persist, hang in, hang on, hold on
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s

Definitions from the Web

Ask for Trouble

Description:

"Ask for Trouble" is a popular idiom that means to deliberately invite or provoke problems or difficulties by one's actions or words.

Sample sentences:

1. Verb sense:

She knew criticizing her boss in public would ask for trouble.

2. Adjectival sense:

Wearing revealing clothing in a conservative neighborhood can be asking for trouble.

3. Noun sense:

Being careless with your personal belongings is just asking for trouble.

4. Phrase usage:

Don't lend money to someone who never pays it back; it's asking for trouble.

Related products on Amazon:

Trouble Trilogy - A thrilling book series filled with suspense and adventure.

Troublemaker Perfume - A fragrance that exudes confidence and mischief.

I Asked for Wonder by Abraham Verghese - A thought-provoking collection of essays exploring the complexities of life.

asjuraton ask ask ask around ask data ask newasp ask for ask for a favor ask for it ask for trouble ask in ask out ask over ask round askance askance askant asked

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics