Ask for trouble In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "ask for trouble", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Kathy Cao

2021-03-24 03:03

look for trouble , ask for it

Ask for trouble verb informal

To behave or act in a manner that will very likely result in trouble, difficulty, or danger

Those kids were just asking for trouble when they broke my house's windows.

You shouldn't leave your children alone in the house like that or you’re asking for trouble.

Hey! Calm down! I know you're annoyed with your boss for making you work overtime so many times, but don't go asking for trouble!

Anybody who invites a complete stranger into their house is asking for trouble.

To punish someone or something harshly

these things are sent to try us

This idiom is often used to express that you should accept an unpleasant situation or event because you cannot change it.

The author of your own misfortune

to be blamed because of one's own problem

you can't unring a bell

Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.

to ask for trouble

to behave in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties

The verb "ask" should be conjugated according to its tense. This idiom is usually used in the past or present continuous tense.