English verb: ask for it | |||
| 1. | ask for it (change) persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble | ||
| Samples | He is asking for trouble with his behavior. | ||
| Synonyms | ask for trouble | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, persist | ||