Ask For Trouble (Verb)
Meaning
Persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble; "He is asking for trouble with his behavior".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- If you walk alone at night through a rough neighborhood, you're asking for trouble.
- She's asking for trouble by constantly provoking her abusive ex-boyfriend on social media.
- The city council is asking for trouble by raising taxes so sharply in a single year.
- The reckless driver is asking for trouble by speeding through a school zone.
- He's asking for trouble by refusing to obey the orders of his parole officer.