ASK FOR IT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble

Example:

He is asking for trouble with his behavior

Synonyms:

ask for it; ask for trouble

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "ask for it" is one way to...):

hang in; hang on; hold on; persevere; persist (be persistent, refuse to stop)

Sentence frame:

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