Cruising for a bruising In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-31 04:07

Meaning of Cruising for a bruising

Synonyms:

be asking for trouble , look for trouble , rooting for a booting , clammering for a hammering

Cruising for a bruising slang

Also: cruisin' for a bruisin'

Behaving in a way that probably get you into trouble.

 

Who the fuck is noisily knocking on my door? That dickhead must be  cruising for bruising.

I'm not cruising for bruising, but can you turn down the music a bit?

Oh my god! He's pubicly said that he was flirting with his friend's girlfriend. He is definitely cruising for bruising.

Origin of Cruising for a bruising

This American slang dates back to the mid-20th century.

The Origin Cited: rollsoffthetongue.tumblr.com .
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