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English verb: ask for trouble

1. ask for trouble (change) persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble


SamplesHe is asking for trouble with his behavior.


Synonymsask for it


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, persist









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